Hubert Wilkins
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Summary
Hubert Wilkins was born on October 31, 1888[1], in Hallett[2]. He died on November 30, 1958[3], in Framingham[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], ornithologist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (742 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Suzanne Bennett[11]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[12]
- Occupation: geographer[13], polar explorer[14], cinematographer[15], reporter[16], author[17]
- Field of work: ornithology[18], geography[19]
- Employer: Ohio State University[20]
- Award received: Military Cross[21], Patron’s Medal[22], Carl-Ritter-Medal[23], Knight Bachelor[24], Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[25], British War Medal[26], Livingstone Medal[27], Samuel Finley Breese Morse Medal[28]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Military branch: Australian Army[31]
- Commons category: Hubert Wilkins[32]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[33], captain[34]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[35], Western Front[36]
- Family name: Wilkins[37]
- Given name: George[38], Hubert[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hubert Wilkins[40]
- Participant in: USS O-12[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Commons Creator page: George Hubert Wilkins[43]
- Name in native language: George Hubert Wilkins[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hubert Wilkins include Wilkins Runway[45], a blue ice runway[46]; Wilkins Sound[47], a sound[48]; Wilkins Coast[49], a coast[50]; and Wilkins Mountains[51], a mountain range[52].
Why It Matters
Hubert Wilkins has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of Cape Northrop[55], a peninsula[56]. Entities named for him include Wilkins Runway[45], a blue ice runway[46]; Wilkins Sound[47], a sound[48]; Wilkins Coast[49], a coast[50]; and Wilkins Mountains[51], a mountain range[52].
FAQs
Where was Hubert Wilkins born?
Hubert Wilkins was born in Hallett[2].
Where did Hubert Wilkins die?
Hubert Wilkins died in Framingham[4].
Who was Hubert Wilkins married to?
Hubert Wilkins's spouses include Suzanne Bennett[11].
What did Hubert Wilkins do for work?
Hubert Wilkins worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], ornithologist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and botanist[9].
What awards did Hubert Wilkins receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[21], Patron’s Medal[22], Carl-Ritter-Medal[23], and Knight Bachelor[24].
What did Hubert Wilkins discover?
Hubert Wilkins is credited as discoverer of Cape Northrop[55].