John Richardson

Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and arctic explorer (1787–1865)
Person human Q545944
John Richardson
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John Richardson

Summary

John Richardson is a human[1]. He was born in Dumfries[2]. He was born on November 5, 1787[3]. He passed away in Grasmere[4]. He died on June 5, 1865[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], surgeon[7], biologist[8], zoologist[9], and ornithologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Richardson's place of birth was Dumfries[2].
  • John Richardson passed away in Grasmere[4].
  • John Richardson was born on November 5, 1787[3].
  • John Richardson died on June 5, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Grasmere[12].
  • Among John Richardson's spouses was Mary Fletcher[13].
  • John Richardson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • John Richardson held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • English was John Richardson's native language[16].
  • John Richardson's professions included explorer[6].
  • John Richardson's professions included surgeon[7].
  • John Richardson's professions included biologist[8].
  • John Richardson worked as a zoologist[9].
  • John Richardson worked as an ornithologist[10].
  • John Richardson worked as a botanist[17].
  • John Richardson's field of work was botany[18].
  • John Richardson's field of work was ichthyology[19].
  • John Richardson's field of work was medicine[20].
  • John Richardson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • A notable work attributed to John Richardson is The zoology of the voyage of the H.M.S. Erebus & Terror[22].
  • John Richardson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • John Richardson received the Royal Medal[24].
  • John Richardson received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • John Richardson was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • John Richardson is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Richardson was born in Dumfries[2]. He was born on November 5, 1787[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

John Richardson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], surgeon[7], biologist[8], zoologist[9], ornithologist[10], and botanist[17]. Fields of work include botany[18], an academic discipline[28]; ichthyology[19], a branch of zoology[29]; and medicine[20], a field of study[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Richardson is The zoology of the voyage of the H.M.S. Erebus & Terror[22]. Things named for him include Poiana richardsonii[31], a taxon[32] and Diaphus richardsoni[33], a taxon[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Royal Medal[24], a science award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1826[39]; and Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1300[42].

Personal Life

John Richardson was married to Mary Fletcher[13].

Death and Burial

John Richardson died on June 5, 1865[5]. He died in Grasmere[4]. He is buried at Grasmere[12].

Why It Matters

John Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Poiana richardsonii[31], a taxon[32] and Diaphus richardsoni[33], a taxon[34].

FAQs

Where was John Richardson born?

John Richardson was born in Dumfries[2].

Where did John Richardson die?

John Richardson passed away in Grasmere[4].

Who was John Richardson married to?

John Richardson's spouses include Mary Fletcher[13].

What did John Richardson do for work?

John Richardson worked as explorer[6], surgeon[7], biologist[8], zoologist[9], and ornithologist[10].

Where did John Richardson go to school?

John Richardson was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].

What awards did John Richardson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Royal Medal[24], and Knight Bachelor[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work The zoology of the voyage of the H.M.S. Erebus & Terror
    Place of birth Dumfries
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