John Hutton Balfour
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John Hutton Balfour
Summary
John Hutton Balfour is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on September 15, 1808[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on February 11, 1884[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], surgeon[9], and literary editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Hutton Balfour was born in Edinburgh[2].
- John Hutton Balfour died in Edinburgh[4].
- John Hutton Balfour was born on September 15, 1808[3].
- John Hutton Balfour died on February 11, 1884[5].
- John Hutton Balfour is buried at Warriston Cemetery[12].
- A child of John Hutton Balfour was Isaac Bayley Balfour[13].
- A child of John Hutton Balfour was Andrew Francis Balfour[14].
- John Hutton Balfour held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- John Hutton Balfour worked as a botanist[6].
- John Hutton Balfour worked as a bryologist[7].
- John Hutton Balfour worked as a university teacher[8].
- John Hutton Balfour's professions included surgeon[9].
- John Hutton Balfour's professions included literary editor[10].
- John Hutton Balfour worked as a botanical collector[16].
- John Hutton Balfour's field of work was bryology[17].
- John Hutton Balfour held the position of Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[18].
- John Hutton Balfour held the position of Regius Professor of Botany[19].
- John Hutton Balfour held the position of Regius Professor of Plant Science[20].
- John Hutton Balfour was employed by University of Glasgow[21].
- John Hutton Balfour was employed by University of Edinburgh[22].
- John Hutton Balfour was employed by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[23].
- John Hutton Balfour was educated at University of Edinburgh[24].
- John Hutton Balfour was educated at University of St Andrews[25].
- John Hutton Balfour was educated at Royal High School[26].
- A notable work attributed to John Hutton Balfour is A Manual of Botany[27].
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Origins and Family
John Hutton Balfour was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on September 15, 1808[3].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[24], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of St Andrews[25], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1413[34], headquartered in Fife[35]; and Royal High School[26], a high school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1128[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], surgeon[9], literary editor[10], and botanical collector[16]. John Hutton Balfour's field of work was bryology[17]. Employers include University of Glasgow[21], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1451[41], headquartered in Glasgow[42]; University of Edinburgh[22], a public university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1583[45], headquartered in Edinburgh[46]; and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[23], a botanical garden[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1670[49], headquartered in Edinburgh[50]. Positions held include Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[18], a position[51], founded in 1699[52]; Regius Professor of Botany[19], a Regius Professor[53], in United Kingdom[54]; and Regius Professor of Plant Science[20], a Regius Professor[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1710[57].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A Manual of Botany[27] and Class book of botany : being an introduction to the study of the vegetable kingdom[58]. Things named for John Hutton Balfour include Pinus balfouriana[59], a taxon[60]; Polyscias balfouriana[61], a taxon[62]; and Mount Balfour[63], a mountain[64], in Canada[65].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[66], a fellowship award[67], in United Kingdom[68]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[69], an award[70], in United Kingdom[71]; honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[72], an honorary degree[73], in United Kingdom[74]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[75], a fellowship award[76], in United Kingdom[77]; and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[78], a fellowship award[79], in United Kingdom[80].
Personal Life
Children include Isaac Bayley Balfour[13], a botanist[81], 1853–1922[82], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[83], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[84], specialised in botany[85] and Andrew Francis Balfour[14], a naval officer[86], 1851–1906[87], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[88].
Death and Burial
John Hutton Balfour died on February 11, 1884[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Warriston Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
John Hutton Balfour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]
Entities named for him include Pinus balfouriana[59], a taxon[60]; Polyscias balfouriana[61], a taxon[62]; and Mount Balfour[63], a mountain[64], in Canada[65].
FAQs
Where was John Hutton Balfour born?
John Hutton Balfour's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did John Hutton Balfour die?
John Hutton Balfour died in Edinburgh[4].
What did John Hutton Balfour do for work?
John Hutton Balfour worked as botanist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], surgeon[9], and literary editor[10].
Where did John Hutton Balfour go to school?
John Hutton Balfour was educated at University of Edinburgh[24], University of St Andrews[25], and Royal High School[26].
What awards did John Hutton Balfour receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[66], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[69], honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[72], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[75].