Henry Robertson Bowers

Royal Navy officer and explorer (1883–1912)
Person human Q130077
Henry Robertson Bowers
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Henry Robertson Bowers

Summary

Henry Robertson Bowers is a human[1]. Born in Greenock[2], he… he was born on July 29, 1883[3]. He passed away in Ross Ice Shelf[4]. He died on March 29, 1912[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Robertson Bowers was born in Greenock[2].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers passed away in Ross Ice Shelf[4].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers was born on July 29, 1883[3].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers died on March 29, 1912[5].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers worked as an explorer[6].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers received the Polar Medal[10].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers is recorded as male[11].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[13].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's Commons category is recorded as Henry Robertson Bowers[14].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's family name is recorded as Bowers[15].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's given name is recorded as Henry[16].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's given name is recorded as Robertson[17].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's participant in is recorded as Terra Nova Expedition[18].
  • Henry Robertson Bowers's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Robertson Bowers'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Henry Robertson Bowers's place of birth was Greenock[2]. He was born on July 29, 1883[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and naval officer[7].

Recognition

Henry Robertson Bowers received the Polar Medal[10].

Death and Burial

Henry Robertson Bowers died on March 29, 1912[5]. He passed away in Ross Ice Shelf[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Robertson Bowers include Bowers Mountains[20], a mountain range[21] and Mount Bowers[22], a mountain[23].

Why It Matters

Henry Robertson Bowers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Entities named for him include Bowers Mountains[20], a mountain range[21] and Mount Bowers[22], a mountain[23].

FAQs

Where was Henry Robertson Bowers born?

Henry Robertson Bowers's place of birth was Greenock[2].

Where did Henry Robertson Bowers die?

Henry Robertson Bowers passed away in Ross Ice Shelf[4].

What did Henry Robertson Bowers do for work?

Henry Robertson Bowers worked as explorer[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did Henry Robertson Bowers receive?

Honors received include Polar Medal[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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