John Hope

British physician and botanist (1725-1786)
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John Hope

Summary

John Hope is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on May 10, 1725[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on November 10, 1786[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], John Hope…
  • John Hope passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • John Hope was born on May 10, 1725[3].
  • John Hope died on November 10, 1786[5].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[9].
  • John Hope's father was Robert Hope[10].
  • John Hope's mother was Marian Glas[11].
  • Among John Hope's spouses was Juliana Stevenson[12].
  • A child of John Hope was Thomas Charles Hope[13].
  • A child of John Hope was Robert Hope[14].
  • A child of John Hope was Anne Marrion Hope[15].
  • A child of John Hope was John Hope[16].
  • A child of John Hope was James Hope[17].
  • John Hope held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • John Hope's professions included botanist[6].
  • John Hope worked as a surgeon[7].
  • John Hope's field of work was botany[19].
  • John Hope held the position of Regius Professor of Plant Science[20].
  • John Hope was employed by University of Edinburgh[21].
  • John Hope's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • John Hope received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • John Hope received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[24].
  • John Hope was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • John Hope was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].
  • John Hope is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Hope's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 10, 1725[3]. His father was Robert Hope[10]. His mother was Marian Glas[11].

Education

John Hope was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and surgeon[7]. John Hope's field of work was botany[19]. Among his employers was University of Edinburgh[21]. He held the position of Regius Professor of Plant Science[20]. He supervised William Roxburgh as a doctoral student[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30] and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[24].

Personal Life

Among John Hope's spouses was Juliana Stevenson[12]. Children include Thomas Charles Hope[13], a chemist[31], 1766–1844[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[34]; Robert Hope[14]; Anne Marrion Hope[15]; he[16]; and James Hope[17], 1769–1842[35].

Death and Burial

John Hope died on November 10, 1786[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[9].

Why It Matters

John Hope ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

His notable doctoral advisees include William Roxburgh[38], a botanist[39], 1751–1815[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[42], specialised in botany[43].

FAQs

Where was John Hope born?

John Hope's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did John Hope die?

John Hope died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were John Hope's parents?

John Hope's father was Robert Hope[10]. John Hope's mother was Marian Glas[11].

Who was John Hope married to?

John Hope's spouses include Juliana Stevenson[12].

What did John Hope do for work?

John Hope worked as botanist[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did John Hope go to school?

John Hope was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

What awards did John Hope receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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