Hugh Edwin Strickland

British geologist and zoologist (1811-1853)
Person human Q1387751
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Hugh Edwin Strickland

Summary

Hugh Edwin Strickland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reighton[2]. He was born on March 2, 1811[3]. He passed away in Nottinghamshire[4]. He died on September 14, 1853[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], and geologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's place of birth was Reighton[2].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland passed away in Nottinghamshire[4].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland was born on March 2, 1811[3].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland died on September 14, 1853[5].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's father was Henry Eustatius Strickland[10].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's mother was Mary Cartwright[11].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland was married to Catherine Strickland[12].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's professions included ornithologist[6].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland worked as a geologist[8].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's field of work was geology[15].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's field of work was ornithology[16].
  • Among Hugh Edwin Strickland's employers was University of Oxford[17].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's education included a stint at Oriel College[18].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland is recorded as male[21].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Edwin Strickland[23].
  • The cause of death was railway accident[24].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's family name is recorded as Strickland[25].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's given name is recorded as Hugh[26].
  • Hugh Edwin Strickland's given name is recorded as Edwin[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Edwin Strickland was born in Reighton[2]. He was born on March 2, 1811[3]. His father was Henry Eustatius Strickland[10]. His mother was Mary Cartwright[11].

Education

Hugh Edwin Strickland's education included a stint at Oriel College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], and geologist[8]. Fields of work include geology[15], a branch of science[28] and ornithology[16], a branch of zoology[29]. Hugh Edwin Strickland was employed by University of Oxford[17].

Recognition

Hugh Edwin Strickland received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Hugh Edwin Strickland was married to Catherine Strickland[12].

Death and Burial

Hugh Edwin Strickland died on September 14, 1853[5]. He passed away in Nottinghamshire[4]. The cause of death was railway accident[24].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hugh Edwin Strickland include Strickland's Woodpecker[30], a taxon[31].

Why It Matters

Hugh Edwin Strickland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Strickland's Woodpecker[30], a taxon[31].

FAQs

Where was Hugh Edwin Strickland born?

Hugh Edwin Strickland's place of birth was Reighton[2].

Where did Hugh Edwin Strickland die?

Hugh Edwin Strickland passed away in Nottinghamshire[4].

Who were Hugh Edwin Strickland's parents?

Hugh Edwin Strickland's father was Henry Eustatius Strickland[10]. Hugh Edwin Strickland's mother was Mary Cartwright[11].

Who was Hugh Edwin Strickland married to?

Hugh Edwin Strickland's spouses include Catherine Strickland[12].

What did Hugh Edwin Strickland do for work?

Hugh Edwin Strickland worked as ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], and geologist[8].

Where did Hugh Edwin Strickland go to school?

Hugh Edwin Strickland was educated at Oriel College[18].

What awards did Hugh Edwin Strickland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 4592
    Occupation ornithologist, zoologist, geologist
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ornithologist, zoologist, geologist
    Mother Mary Cartwright
    Place of death Nottinghamshire
    Citizenship
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