James Fisher

British ornithologist and writer (1912–1970)
Person human Q1680386
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James Fisher

Summary

James Fisher is a human[1]. Born in Bristol[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1912[3]. He passed away in Hendon[4]. He died on September 25, 1970[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], radio personality[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Fisher was born in Bristol[2].
  • James Fisher died in Hendon[4].
  • James Fisher was born on September 3, 1912[3].
  • James Fisher died on September 25, 1970[5].
  • James Fisher's father was Kenneth Fisher[10].
  • James Fisher was married to Margery Fisher[11].
  • A child of James Fisher was Crispin James Fisher[12].
  • James Fisher held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • James Fisher worked as an ornithologist[6].
  • James Fisher's professions included radio personality[7].
  • James Fisher's professions included writer[8].
  • James Fisher was educated at Magdalen College[14].
  • James Fisher was educated at Eton College[15].
  • James Fisher received the Bernard Tucker Medal[16].
  • James Fisher received the Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union[17].
  • James Fisher is recorded as male[18].
  • James Fisher's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[20].
  • James Fisher's family name is recorded as Fisher[21].
  • James Fisher's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James Fisher's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • James Fisher's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

James Fisher's place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on September 3, 1912[3]. His father was Kenneth Fisher[10].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1458[27] and Eton College[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], radio personality[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Bernard Tucker Medal[16], an award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1954[33] and Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union[17], a science award[34], founded in 1912[35].

Personal Life

Among James Fisher's spouses was Margery Fisher[11]. A child of him was Crispin James Fisher[12].

Death and Burial

James Fisher died on September 25, 1970[5]. He passed away in Hendon[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[20].

Why It Matters

James Fisher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was James Fisher born?

James Fisher's place of birth was Bristol[2].

Where did James Fisher die?

James Fisher died in Hendon[4].

Who were James Fisher's parents?

James Fisher's father was Kenneth Fisher[10].

Who was James Fisher married to?

James Fisher's spouses include Margery Fisher[11].

What did James Fisher do for work?

James Fisher worked as ornithologist[6], radio personality[7], and writer[8].

Where did James Fisher go to school?

James Fisher was educated at Magdalen College[14] and Eton College[15].

What awards did James Fisher receive?

Honors received include Bernard Tucker Medal[16] and Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union[17].

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  14. [16] . bto.org. bto.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . bou.org.uk. bou.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . britishbirds.co.uk. britishbirds.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child Crispin James Fisher
    Given name James
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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