Hugh Wilson

New Zealand botanist (1945- )
Person human Q5933086
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Hugh Wilson

Summary

Hugh Wilson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Timaru[2]. He was born on January 1, 1945[3]. He worked as a botanist[4], academic[5], and conservationist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Wilson was born in Timaru[2].
  • Hugh Wilson was born on January 1, 1945[3].
  • Hugh Wilson held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • English was Hugh Wilson's native language[9].
  • Hugh Wilson worked as a botanist[4].
  • Hugh Wilson's professions included academic[5].
  • Hugh Wilson's professions included conservationist[6].
  • Hugh Wilson's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[10].
  • Hugh Wilson was educated at St Andrew's College[11].
  • Hugh Wilson received the Loder Cup[12].
  • Hugh Wilson received the Allan Mere award[13].
  • Hugh Wilson received the H. H. Bloomer Award[14].
  • Hugh Wilson received the honorary doctor of Lincoln University[15].
  • Hugh Wilson is recorded as male[16].
  • Hugh Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hugh Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Wilson (botanist)[18].
  • Hugh Wilson's residence is recorded as Hinewai Reserve[19].
  • Hugh Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[20].
  • Hugh Wilson's given name is recorded as Hugh[21].
  • Hugh Wilson's given name is recorded as Dale[22].
  • Hugh Wilson's described at URL is recorded as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9HEgr02R0k[23].
  • Hugh Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Timaru[2], Hugh Wilson… he was born on January 1, 1945[3]. English was his native language[9].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[10], a university[25], in New Zealand[26], founded in 1873[27] and St Andrew's College[11], a secondary school[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1917[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[4], academic[5], and conservationist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Loder Cup[12], an environmental award[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1926[33]; Allan Mere award[13], an award[34], in New Zealand[35], founded in 1982[36]; H. H. Bloomer Award[14], an award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1963[39]; and honorary doctor of Lincoln University[15], an award[40], in New Zealand[41].

Why It Matters

Hugh Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Wilson born?

Born in Timaru[2], Hugh Wilson…

What did Hugh Wilson do for work?

Hugh Wilson worked as botanist[4], academic[5], and conservationist[6].

Where did Hugh Wilson go to school?

Hugh Wilson was educated at University of Canterbury[10] and St Andrew's College[11].

What awards did Hugh Wilson receive?

Honors received include Loder Cup[12], Allan Mere award[13], H. H. Bloomer Award[14], and honorary doctor of Lincoln University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . youtube.com. Retrieved . youtube.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . youtube.com. Retrieved . youtube.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . doc.govt.nz. Retrieved . doc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . tandfonline.com. tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz. alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . author citation in botany and mycology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . youtube.com. Retrieved . youtube.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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