James Weddell
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James Weddell
Summary
James Weddell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ostend[2]. He was born on August 24, 1787[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 9, 1834[5]. He worked as an explorer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- James Weddell's place of birth was Ostend[2].
- James Weddell passed away in London[4].
- James Weddell was born on August 24, 1787[3].
- James Weddell died on September 9, 1834[5].
- James Weddell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
- James Weddell's professions included explorer[6].
- James Weddell is recorded as male[9].
- James Weddell's instance of is recorded as human[10].
- James Weddell's Commons category is recorded as James Weddell[11].
- James Weddell's family name is recorded as Weddell[12].
- James Weddell's given name is recorded as James[13].
- James Weddell's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[14].
- James Weddell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
- James Weddell's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
- James Weddell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
- James Weddell's writing language is recorded as English[18].
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Origins and Family
Born in Ostend[2], James Weddell… he was born on August 24, 1787[3].
Career and Affiliations
James Weddell's professions included explorer[6].
Death and Burial
James Weddell died on September 9, 1834[5]. He died in London[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for James Weddell include Weddell seal[19], a taxon[20]; Weddell Sea[21], a marginal sea[22]; Weddell Island[23], an island[24], in Argentina[25]; Cape James[26], a peninsula[27]; Weddell Glacier[28], a glacier[29], in United Kingdom[30]; and Weddell Point[31], a point[32], in United Kingdom[33].
Why It Matters
James Weddell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include Weddell seal[19], a taxon[20]; Weddell Sea[21], a marginal sea[22]; Weddell Island[23], an island[24], in Argentina[25]; Cape James[26], a peninsula[27]; Weddell Glacier[28], a glacier[29], in United Kingdom[30]; and Weddell Point[31], a point[32], in United Kingdom[33].
FAQs
Where was James Weddell born?
Born in Ostend[2], James Weddell…
Where did James Weddell die?
James Weddell died in London[4].
What did James Weddell do for work?
James Weddell worked as explorer[6].