Hugh Cleghorn

Scottish forester (1820-1895)
Person human Q5930356
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Hugh Cleghorn

Summary

Hugh Cleghorn is a human[1]. Born in Chennai[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1820[3]. He died on May 17, 1895[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], physician[6], surgeon[7], forester[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Cleghorn's place of birth was Chennai[2].
  • Hugh Cleghorn was born on August 9, 1820[3].
  • Hugh Cleghorn died on May 17, 1895[4].
  • Hugh Cleghorn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Hugh Cleghorn worked as a botanist[5].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's professions included physician[6].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's professions included forester[8].
  • Hugh Cleghorn worked as a botanical collector[9].
  • Among Hugh Cleghorn's employers was University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Hugh Cleghorn was educated at University of St Andrews[14].
  • Hugh Cleghorn was educated at Royal High School[15].
  • Hugh Cleghorn received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].
  • Hugh Cleghorn received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].
  • Hugh Cleghorn was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Hugh Cleghorn is recorded as male[19].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Cleghorn[21].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's family name is recorded as Cleghorn[22].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's given name is recorded as Hugh[23].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's collection items at is recorded as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[25].
  • Hugh Cleghorn's collection items at is recorded as National Herbarium of Victoria[26].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Cleghorn was born in Chennai[2]. He was born on August 9, 1820[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1583[29], headquartered in Edinburgh[30]; University of St Andrews[14], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1413[33], headquartered in Fife[34]; and Royal High School[15], a high school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1128[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5], physician[6], surgeon[7], forester[8], and botanical collector[9]. Hugh Cleghorn was employed by University of Edinburgh[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Death and Burial

Hugh Cleghorn died on May 17, 1895[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Cleghorn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Cleghorn born?

Hugh Cleghorn was born in Chennai[2].

What did Hugh Cleghorn do for work?

Hugh Cleghorn worked as botanist[5], physician[6], surgeon[7], forester[8], and botanical collector[9].

Where did Hugh Cleghorn go to school?

Hugh Cleghorn was educated at University of Edinburgh[13], University of St Andrews[14], and Royal High School[15].

What awards did Hugh Cleghorn receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, physician, surgeon +2
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  2. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 15d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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