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].