Humphry Sibthorp

British botanist (1713-1797)
Person human Q3143271
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Humphry Sibthorp

Summary

Humphry Sibthorp is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lincolnshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1713[3]. He died on August 1, 1797[4]. He worked as a botanist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lincolnshire[2], Humphry Sibthorp…
  • Humphry Sibthorp was born on January 1, 1713[3].
  • Humphry Sibthorp died on August 1, 1797[4].
  • Humphry Sibthorp's father was John Sibthorpe[7].
  • Humphry Sibthorp's mother was Mary Browne[8].
  • Humphry Sibthorp was married to Elizabeth Gibbes[9].
  • A child of Humphry Sibthorp was John Sibthorp[10].
  • A child of Humphry Sibthorp was Humphrey Sibthorp[11].
  • A child of Humphry Sibthorp was Sarah Sibthorp[12].
  • A child of Humphry Sibthorp was Coningsby Sibthorp[13].
  • A child of Humphry Sibthorp was Gervase Sibthorp[14].
  • A child of Humphry Sibthorp was Mary Elizabeth Sibthorp[15].
  • Humphry Sibthorp held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Humphry Sibthorp worked as a botanist[5].
  • Humphry Sibthorp held the position of Sherardian Professor of Botany[17].
  • Humphry Sibthorp was employed by University of Oxford[18].
  • Humphry Sibthorp was educated at St Edmund Hall[19].
  • Humphry Sibthorp was educated at Magdalen College[20].
  • Humphry Sibthorp was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Humphry Sibthorp is recorded as male[22].
  • Humphry Sibthorp's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Humphry Sibthorp's residence is recorded as England[24].
  • Humphry Sibthorp's given name is recorded as Humphrey[25].
  • Humphry Sibthorp's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lincolnshire[2], Humphry Sibthorp… he was born on January 1, 1713[3]. His father was John Sibthorpe[7]. His mother was Mary Browne[8].

Education

Educated at St Edmund Hall[19], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1278[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Magdalen College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1458[33].

Career and Affiliations

Humphry Sibthorp's professions included botanist[5]. He was employed by University of Oxford[18]. He held the position of Sherardian Professor of Botany[17].

Personal Life

Among Humphry Sibthorp's spouses was Elizabeth Gibbes[9]. Children include John Sibthorp[10], a botanist[34], 1758–1796[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[37], specialised in botany[38]; Humphrey Sibthorp[11], a politician[39], 1744–1815[40], of Kingdom of Great Britain[41]; Sarah Sibthorp[12]; Coningsby Sibthorp[13]; Gervase Sibthorp[14]; and Mary Elizabeth Sibthorp[15].

Death and Burial

Humphry Sibthorp died on August 1, 1797[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Humphry Sibthorp include Sibthorpia[42], a taxon[43].

Why It Matters

Humphry Sibthorp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Sibthorpia[42], a taxon[43].

FAQs

Where was Humphry Sibthorp born?

Humphry Sibthorp's place of birth was Lincolnshire[2].

Who were Humphry Sibthorp's parents?

Humphry Sibthorp's father was John Sibthorpe[7]. Humphry Sibthorp's mother was Mary Browne[8].

Who was Humphry Sibthorp married to?

Humphry Sibthorp's spouses include Elizabeth Gibbes[9].

What did Humphry Sibthorp do for work?

Humphry Sibthorp worked as botanist[5].

Where did Humphry Sibthorp go to school?

Humphry Sibthorp was educated at St Edmund Hall[19] and Magdalen College[20].

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  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Sibthorp, John. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Sibthorp, John. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Sibthorpe, Humphrey (1). wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Sibthorpe, Humphrey (1). wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . author citation in botany and mycology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at St Edmund Hall, Magdalen College
    Place of birth Lincolnshire
    Child John Sibthorp, Humphrey Sibthorp, Sarah Sibthorp +3
    Position held Sherardian Professor of Botany
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