James Dalton

clergyman and botanist (1764-1843)
Person human Q21509743
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James Dalton

Summary

James Dalton is a human[1]. His place of birth was York[2]. He was born on November 14, 1764[3]. He passed away in Croft-on-Tees[4]. He died on January 2, 1843[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and vicar[7].

Key Facts

  • James Dalton was born in York[2].
  • James Dalton passed away in Croft-on-Tees[4].
  • James Dalton was born on November 14, 1764[3].
  • James Dalton died on January 2, 1843[5].
  • Burial took place at St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees[8].
  • James Dalton's father was John Dalton[9].
  • James Dalton's mother was Isabella Wray[10].
  • James Dalton was married to Maria Gibson[11].
  • A child of James Dalton was Cecil Wray Dalton[12].
  • A child of James Dalton was Charles James Dalton[13].
  • A child of James Dalton was Caroline Dalton[14].
  • James Dalton worked as a botanist[6].
  • James Dalton's professions included vicar[7].
  • Among James Dalton's employers was St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees[15].
  • James Dalton was educated at University of Cambridge[16].
  • James Dalton received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].
  • James Dalton was a member of Yorkshire Philosophical Society[18].
  • James Dalton is recorded as male[19].
  • James Dalton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James Dalton's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[21].
  • James Dalton's family name is recorded as Dalton[22].
  • James Dalton's given name is recorded as James[23].

Body

Origins and Family

James Dalton was born in York[2]. He was born on November 14, 1764[3]. His father was John Dalton[9]. His mother was Isabella Wray[10].

Education

James Dalton was educated at University of Cambridge[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and vicar[7]. James Dalton was employed by St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees[15].

Recognition

James Dalton received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].

Personal Life

Among James Dalton's spouses was Maria Gibson[11]. Children include Cecil Wray Dalton[12]; Charles James Dalton[13], 1812–1880[24]; and Caroline Dalton[14], 1815–1851[25].

Death and Burial

James Dalton died on January 2, 1843[5]. He died in Croft-on-Tees[4]. He is buried at St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees[8].

FAQs

Where was James Dalton born?

Born in York[2], James Dalton…

Where did James Dalton die?

James Dalton passed away in Croft-on-Tees[4].

Who were James Dalton's parents?

James Dalton's father was John Dalton[9]. James Dalton's mother was Isabella Wray[10].

Who was James Dalton married to?

James Dalton's spouses include Maria Gibson[11].

What did James Dalton do for work?

James Dalton worked as botanist[6] and vicar[7].

Where did James Dalton go to school?

James Dalton was educated at University of Cambridge[16].

What awards did James Dalton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . biodiversitylibrary.org. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . herbariaunited.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4d ago · Stitchbird2 · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1764-11-14T00:00:00Z
    Archives at University of Leeds Libraries
    Botanist author abbreviation Js.Dalton
    The peerage person id p31883.htm#i318827
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P1343]]: [[Q132874277]], Copying from [[Q346451]]"
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