Jane Colden

American botanist (1724-1766)
Person human Q2504068
Jane Colden
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Jane Colden

Summary

Jane Colden is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on March 27, 1724[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on March 10, 1766[5]. She worked as a botanist[6] and botanical collector[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jane Colden was born in New York City[2].
  • Jane Colden died in New York City[4].
  • Jane Colden was born on March 27, 1724[3].
  • Jane Colden died on March 10, 1766[5].
  • Jane Colden's father was Cadwallader Colden[9].
  • Jane Colden's mother was Alice Colden[10].
  • Jane Colden held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jane Colden's professions included botanist[6].
  • Jane Colden's professions included botanical collector[7].
  • Jane Colden is recorded as female[12].
  • Jane Colden's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jane Colden's Commons category is recorded as Jane Colden[14].
  • The cause of death was puerperal disorders[15].
  • Jane Colden's residence is recorded as United States[16].
  • Jane Colden's family name is recorded as Colden[17].
  • Jane Colden's family name is recorded as Farquhar[18].
  • Jane Colden's given name is recorded as Jane[19].
  • Jane Colden's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Jane Colden's described by source is recorded as Forgotten Women: The Scientists[21].
  • Jane Colden's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as PlantsAndPeople[22].
  • Jane Colden's collection items at is recorded as Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Jane Colden was born in New York City[2]. She was born on March 27, 1724[3]. Her father was Cadwallader Colden[9]. Her mother was Alice Colden[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and botanical collector[7].

Death and Burial

Jane Colden died on March 10, 1766[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was puerperal disorders[15].

Why It Matters

Jane Colden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Jane Colden born?

Jane Colden was born in New York City[2].

Where did Jane Colden die?

Jane Colden passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Jane Colden's parents?

Jane Colden's father was Cadwallader Colden[9]. Jane Colden's mother was Alice Colden[10].

What did Jane Colden do for work?

Jane Colden worked as botanist[6] and botanical collector[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Women Who Studied Plants in the Pre-Twentieth Century United States and Canada. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Women Who Studied Plants in the Pre-Twentieth Century United States and Canada. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Women Who Studied Plants in the Pre-Twentieth Century United States and Canada. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death New York City
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    Family name Colden, Farquhar
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