Hugh Cuming

British botanist and conchologist (1791-1865)
Person human Q718866
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Hugh Cuming

Summary

Hugh Cuming is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washbrook[2]. He was born on February 14, 1791[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 10, 1865[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], zoologist[7], malacologist[8], naturalist[9], and conchologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Cuming's place of birth was Washbrook[2].
  • Hugh Cuming passed away in London[4].
  • Hugh Cuming was born on February 14, 1791[3].
  • Hugh Cuming died on August 10, 1865[5].
  • Hugh Cuming is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
  • Hugh Cuming held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Hugh Cuming worked as a botanist[6].
  • Hugh Cuming's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Hugh Cuming worked as a malacologist[8].
  • Hugh Cuming's professions included naturalist[9].
  • Hugh Cuming's professions included conchologist[10].
  • Hugh Cuming worked as a botanical collector[14].
  • Hugh Cuming received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].
  • Hugh Cuming was a member of Linnean Society of London[16].
  • Hugh Cuming is recorded as male[17].
  • Hugh Cuming's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hugh Cuming's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Cuming[19].
  • Hugh Cuming's archives at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[20].
  • Hugh Cuming's family name is recorded as Cuming[21].
  • Hugh Cuming's given name is recorded as Hugh[22].
  • Hugh Cuming's work location is recorded as Chile[23].
  • Hugh Cuming's work location is recorded as Philippines[24].
  • Hugh Cuming's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Hugh Cuming's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[26].
  • Hugh Cuming's collection items at is recorded as Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Cuming's place of birth was Washbrook[2]. He was born on February 14, 1791[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], zoologist[7], malacologist[8], naturalist[9], conchologist[10], and botanical collector[14].

Recognition

Hugh Cuming received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].

Death and Burial

Hugh Cuming died on August 10, 1865[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hugh Cuming include Southern Giant Slender-Tailed Cloud Rat[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Hugh Cuming ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Southern Giant Slender-Tailed Cloud Rat[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Hugh Cuming born?

Hugh Cuming was born in Washbrook[2].

Where did Hugh Cuming die?

Hugh Cuming passed away in London[4].

What did Hugh Cuming do for work?

Hugh Cuming worked as botanist[6], zoologist[7], malacologist[8], naturalist[9], and conchologist[10].

What awards did Hugh Cuming receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, zoologist, malacologist +4
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  2. 9d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Hugh
    Family name Cuming
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject MfN Berlin Names
    P14397 1149
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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