John Ramsbottom

British mycologist (1885-1974)
Person human Q6254165
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Summary

John Ramsbottom is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manchester[2]. He was born on October 25, 1885[3]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4]. He died on December 14, 1974[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], lichenologist[7], and mycologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manchester[2].
  • John Ramsbottom died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].
  • John Ramsbottom was born on October 25, 1885[3].
  • John Ramsbottom died on December 14, 1974[5].
  • John Ramsbottom held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Ramsbottom held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Ramsbottom worked as a botanist[6].
  • John Ramsbottom worked as a lichenologist[7].
  • John Ramsbottom's professions included mycologist[8].
  • John Ramsbottom's field of work was mycology[12].
  • John Ramsbottom held the position of president[13].
  • John Ramsbottom held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[14].
  • John Ramsbottom was educated at Emmanuel College[15].
  • John Ramsbottom received the Linnean Medal[16].
  • John Ramsbottom received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].
  • John Ramsbottom received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • John Ramsbottom was a member of British Mycological Society[19].
  • John Ramsbottom is recorded as male[20].
  • John Ramsbottom's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Ramsbottom's Commons category is recorded as John Ramsbottom (mycologist)[22].
  • John Ramsbottom's residence is recorded as England[23].
  • John Ramsbottom's family name is recorded as Ramsbottom[24].
  • John Ramsbottom's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Ramsbottom's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Ramsbottom's different from is recorded as John Ramsbottom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manchester[2], John Ramsbottom… he was born on October 25, 1885[3].

Education

John Ramsbottom was educated at Emmanuel College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], lichenologist[7], and mycologist[8]. John Ramsbottom's field of work was mycology[12]. Positions held include president[13], a corporate title[28] and President of the Linnean Society of London[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Linnean Medal[16], a science award[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1888[31]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Death and Burial

John Ramsbottom died on December 14, 1974[5]. He died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].

Why It Matters

John Ramsbottom ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Ramsbottom born?

John Ramsbottom's place of birth was Manchester[2].

Where did John Ramsbottom die?

John Ramsbottom died in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[4].

What did John Ramsbottom do for work?

John Ramsbottom worked as botanist[6], lichenologist[7], and mycologist[8].

Where did John Ramsbottom go to school?

John Ramsbottom was educated at Emmanuel College[15].

What awards did John Ramsbottom receive?

Honors received include Linnean Medal[16], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of British and Irish Botanists and Horticulturists. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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