James Scott Bowerbank
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Summary
James Scott Bowerbank was born on July 14, 1797[1], in London[2]. He died on March 8, 1877[3], in St Leonards[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], naturalist[6], botanist[7], scientific collector[8], and zoologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14], Royal Entomological Society[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: James Scott Bowerbank[17]
- Family name: Bowerbank[18]
- Given name: James[19]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[20], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Collection items at: Natural History Museum[24]
- P14397: 568[25]
- P14541: 31R3Ka[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Scott Bowerbank include Neoschrammeniella bowerbankii[27], a taxon[28].
Why It Matters
James Scott Bowerbank has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include Neoschrammeniella bowerbankii[27], a taxon[28].
FAQs
Where was James Scott Bowerbank born?
James Scott Bowerbank was born in London[2].
Where did James Scott Bowerbank die?
James Scott Bowerbank died in St Leonards[4].
What did James Scott Bowerbank do for work?
James Scott Bowerbank worked as a paleontologist[5], naturalist[6], botanist[7], scientific collector[8], and zoologist[9].
What awards did James Scott Bowerbank receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13].