John Morris

British geologist and paleontologist (1810-1886)
Person human Q5861587
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John Morris

Summary

John Morris is a human[1]. His place of birth was Homerton[2]. He was born on February 19, 1810[3]. He died in St John's Wood[4]. He died on January 7, 1886[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], paleontologist[7], university teacher[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Morris's place of birth was Homerton[2].
  • John Morris passed away in St John's Wood[4].
  • John Morris was born on February 19, 1810[3].
  • John Morris died on January 7, 1886[5].
  • John Morris is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • John Morris held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Morris worked as a botanist[6].
  • John Morris worked as a paleontologist[7].
  • John Morris's professions included university teacher[8].
  • John Morris's professions included geologist[9].
  • John Morris was employed by University College London[13].
  • John Morris received the Lyell Medal[14].
  • John Morris received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[15].
  • John Morris was a member of Royal Geographical Society[16].
  • John Morris is recorded as male[17].
  • John Morris's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Morris's family name is recorded as Morris[19].
  • John Morris's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Morris's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • John Morris's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Morris's writing language is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Morris was born in Homerton[2]. He was born on February 19, 1810[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], paleontologist[7], university teacher[8], and geologist[9]. John Morris was employed by University College London[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Lyell Medal[14], an award[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1876[26] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[15], a fellowship award[27], in United Kingdom[28].

Death and Burial

John Morris died on January 7, 1886[5]. He passed away in St John's Wood[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

John Morris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was John Morris born?

Born in Homerton[2], John Morris…

Where did John Morris die?

John Morris died in St John's Wood[4].

What did John Morris do for work?

John Morris worked as botanist[6], paleontologist[7], university teacher[8], and geologist[9].

What awards did John Morris receive?

Honors received include Lyell Medal[14] and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, paleontologist, university teacher +1
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  2. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Family name Morris
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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