John Lindley

English botanist, gardener, orchidologist, editor, scientific illustrator (1799–1865)
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John Lindley
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John Lindley

Summary

John Lindley is a human[1]. He was born in Catton[2]. He was born on February 5, 1799[3]. He died in Turnham Green[4]. He died on November 1, 1865[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Lindley was born in Catton[2].
  • John Lindley was born in Old Catton[12].
  • John Lindley died in Turnham Green[4].
  • John Lindley was born on February 5, 1799[3].
  • John Lindley died on November 1, 1865[5].
  • John Lindley is buried at Acton[13].
  • John Lindley's father was George Lindley[14].
  • John Lindley's mother was Mary Moore[15].
  • Among John Lindley's spouses was Sarah Freestone[16].
  • A child of John Lindley was Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley[17].
  • A child of John Lindley was Sarah Lindley Crease[18].
  • A child of John Lindley was Barbara Lindley[19].
  • A child of John Lindley was George Lindley[20].
  • John Lindley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • John Lindley's professions included botanist[6].
  • John Lindley worked as a pteridologist[7].
  • John Lindley's professions included bryologist[8].
  • John Lindley's professions included university teacher[9].
  • John Lindley worked as a writer[10].
  • John Lindley worked as a mycologist[22].
  • John Lindley's field of work was botany[23].
  • Among John Lindley's employers was University College London[24].
  • John Lindley's education included a stint at Norwich School[25].
  • A notable work attributed to John Lindley is Edwards's Botanical Register[26].
  • John Lindley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Catton[2], a village[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Old Catton[12], a village[30], in United Kingdom[31]. John Lindley was born on February 5, 1799[3]. His father was George Lindley[14]. His mother was Mary Moore[15].

Education

John Lindley was educated at Norwich School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], university teacher[9], writer[10], and mycologist[22]. John Lindley's field of work was botany[23]. Among his employers was University College London[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Lindley is Edwards's Botanical Register[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Royal Medal[34], a science award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1826[37]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[38], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41], a fellowship award[42].

Personal Life

John Lindley was married to Sarah Freestone[16]. Children include Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley[17], a judge[43], 1828–1921[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[46]; Sarah Lindley Crease[18], a painter[47], 1826–1922[48], of Canada[49]; Barbara Lindley[19]; and George Lindley[20], 1824–1831[50].

Death and Burial

John Lindley died on November 1, 1865[5]. He passed away in Turnham Green[4]. Burial took place at Acton[13].

Why It Matters

John Lindley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include A sketch of the vegetation of the Swan River Colony[53], a written work[54].

FAQs

Where was John Lindley born?

John Lindley was born in Catton[2].

Where did John Lindley die?

John Lindley passed away in Turnham Green[4].

Who were John Lindley's parents?

John Lindley's father was George Lindley[14]. John Lindley's mother was Mary Moore[15].

Who was John Lindley married to?

John Lindley's spouses include Sarah Freestone[16].

What did John Lindley do for work?

John Lindley worked as botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did John Lindley go to school?

John Lindley was educated at Norwich School[25].

What awards did John Lindley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Royal Medal[34], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[38], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41].

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  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [26] . biodiversitylibrary.org. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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