James Ebenezer Bicheno
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Summary
James Ebenezer Bicheno was born on January 25, 1785[1], in Newbury[2]. He died on February 25, 1851[3], in Hobart[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], scientific collector[7], opinion journalist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Position held: bencher[14], Colonial Secretary of Tasmania[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17]
- Member of: Royal Society[18], Linnean Society of London[19], Middle Temple[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: James Ebenezer Bicheno[22]
- Residence: England[23]
- Given name: James[24]
- Significant event: call to the bar[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26], A catalogue of notable Middle Templars, with brief biographical notices[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Collection items at: Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[29], Herbarium, Meise Botanic Garden[30], Natural History Museum[31]
- P14397: 433[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Ebenezer Bicheno include Bicheno[33], a town[34], in Australia[35].
Why It Matters
James Ebenezer Bicheno is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Bicheno[33], a town[34], in Australia[35].
FAQs
Where was James Ebenezer Bicheno born?
James Ebenezer Bicheno's place of birth was Newbury[2].
Where did James Ebenezer Bicheno die?
James Ebenezer Bicheno died in Hobart[4].
What did James Ebenezer Bicheno do for work?
James Ebenezer Bicheno worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], scientific collector[7], opinion journalist[8], and politician[9].
What awards did James Ebenezer Bicheno receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].