John Ross
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Summary
John Ross was born on June 24, 1777[1], in Stranraer[2]. He died on August 30, 1856[3], in London[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], naval officer[6], painter[7], military officer[8], and polar explorer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,033 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 21, 1856[11]
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[12]
- Father: Andrew Ross[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14], Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Occupation: botanist[16], admiral[17], consul[18]
- Field of work: navy[19], polar expedition[20]
- Award received: Founder’s Medal[21], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[22], Person of National Historic Significance[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[25]
- Commons category: John Ross (1777-1856)[26]
- Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[27], captain[28], lieutenant[29]
- Family name: Ross[30]
- Given name: John[31]
- Relative: James Clark Ross[32]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[33], Nordisk familjebok[34], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[38], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[39], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: John Ross[44]
Why It Matters
John Ross has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was John Ross born?
John Ross's place of birth was Stranraer[2].
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 an explorer[5], naval officer[6], painter[7], military officer[8], and polar explorer[9].
What awards did John Ross receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[21], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[22], and Person of National Historic Significance[23].