John Gilbert Baker
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Summary
John Gilbert Baker is a human[1]. Born in Guisborough[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1834[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4]. He died on August 16, 1920[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], ecologist[7], pteridologist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Guisborough[2].
- John Gilbert Baker died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].
- John Gilbert Baker was born on January 13, 1834[3].
- John Gilbert Baker died on August 16, 1920[5].
- Among John Gilbert Baker's spouses was Q141667143[12].
- A child of John Gilbert Baker was Edmund Gilbert Baker[13].
- A child of John Gilbert Baker was Lilian E. Porter[14].
- John Gilbert Baker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- John Gilbert Baker held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- John Gilbert Baker worked as a botanist[6].
- John Gilbert Baker's professions included ecologist[7].
- John Gilbert Baker's professions included pteridologist[8].
- John Gilbert Baker's professions included botanical collector[9].
- John Gilbert Baker's professions included scientific collector[10].
- John Gilbert Baker's field of work was botany[17].
- John Gilbert Baker was employed by Kew Gardens[18].
- John Gilbert Baker's education included a stint at Bootham School[19].
- John Gilbert Baker was educated at Ackworth School[20].
- A notable work attributed to John Gilbert Baker is A new flora of Northumberland and Durham with sketches of its climate and physical geography[21].
- John Gilbert Baker received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
- John Gilbert Baker received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[23].
- John Gilbert Baker received the Linnean Medal[24].
- John Gilbert Baker received the Veitch Memorial Medal[25].
- John Gilbert Baker received the Victoria Medal of Honour[26].
- John Gilbert Baker was a member of Royal Society[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Gilbert Baker was born in Guisborough[2]. He was born on January 13, 1834[3].
Education
Educated at Bootham School[19], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1823[30] and Ackworth School[20], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1779[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], ecologist[7], pteridologist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. John Gilbert Baker's field of work was botany[17]. He was employed by Kew Gardens[18].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to John Gilbert Baker is A new flora of Northumberland and Durham with sketches of its climate and physical geography[21]. Things named for him include Bakerella[34], a taxon[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[23], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Linnean Medal[24], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1888[42]; Veitch Memorial Medal[25], a science award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1870[45]; and Victoria Medal of Honour[26], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1897[48].
Personal Life
Among John Gilbert Baker's spouses was Q141667143[12]. Children include Edmund Gilbert Baker[13], a botanist[49], 1864–1949[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[52], specialised in botany[53] and Lilian E. Porter[14], a botanist[54], 1885–1972[55], of Ireland[56].
Death and Burial
John Gilbert Baker died on August 16, 1920[5]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].
Why It Matters
John Gilbert Baker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Bakerella[34], a taxon[35].
FAQs
Where was John Gilbert Baker born?
John Gilbert Baker's place of birth was Guisborough[2].
Where did John Gilbert Baker die?
John Gilbert Baker passed away in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].
Who was John Gilbert Baker married to?
John Gilbert Baker's spouses include Q141667143[12].
What did John Gilbert Baker do for work?
John Gilbert Baker worked as botanist[6], ecologist[7], pteridologist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].
Where did John Gilbert Baker go to school?
John Gilbert Baker was educated at Bootham School[19] and Ackworth School[20].
What awards did John Gilbert Baker receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[23], Linnean Medal[24], and Veitch Memorial Medal[25].