John Ross

Summary

John Ross is a human^[1]. Born in Stranraer^[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1777^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on August 30, 1856^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], naval officer^[7], painter^[8], military officer^[9], and polar explorer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• John Ross was born in Stranraer^[2].
• John Ross passed away in London^[4].
• John Ross was born on June 24, 1777^[3].
• John Ross died on August 30, 1856^[5].
• Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[12].
• John Ross's father was Andrew Ross^[13].
• John Ross held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• John Ross held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• John Ross worked as an explorer^[6].
• John Ross worked as a naval officer^[7].
• John Ross's professions included painter^[8].
• John Ross worked as a military officer^[9].
• John Ross's professions included polar explorer^[10].
• John Ross worked as a botanist^[16].
• John Ross's field of work was navy^[17].
• John Ross's field of work was polar expedition^[18].
• John Ross received the Founder’s Medal^[19].
• John Ross received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations^[20].
• John Ross received the Person of National Historic Significance^[21].
• John Ross is recorded as male^[22].
• John Ross's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• John Ross's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[24].
• John Ross's Commons category is recorded as John Ross (1777-1856)^[25].
• John Ross's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral^[26].
• John Ross's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stranraer^[2], John Ross… he was born on June 24, 1777^[3]. His father was Andrew Ross^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], naval officer^[7], painter^[8], military officer^[9], polar explorer^[10], and botanist^[16]. Fields of work include navy^[17], a military branch^[28] and polar expedition^[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Founder’s Medal^[19], a science award^[29], in United Kingdom^[30], founded in 1831^[31]; Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations^[20], a science award^[32], in France^[33], founded in 1829^[34]; and Person of National Historic Significance^[21], an award^[35], in Canada^[36].

Death and Burial

John Ross died on August 30, 1856^[5]. He died in London^[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

John Ross ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was John Ross born?

Born in Stranraer^[2], John Ross…

Where did John Ross die?

John Ross died in London^[4].

Who were John Ross's parents?

John Ross's father was Andrew Ross^[13].

What did John Ross do for work?

John Ross worked as explorer^[6], naval officer^[7], painter^[8], military officer^[9], and polar explorer^[10].

What awards did John Ross receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal^[19], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations^[20], and Person of National Historic Significance^[21].