John Roxborough Norman

British zoologist (1898–1944)
Person human Q3182387
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Summary

John Roxborough Norman is a human[1]. His place of birth was London Borough of Wandsworth[2]. He was born on January 1, 1898[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1944[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6] and ichthyologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • John Roxborough Norman was born in London Borough of Wandsworth[2].
  • John Roxborough Norman died in London[4].
  • John Roxborough Norman was born on January 1, 1898[3].
  • John Roxborough Norman was born on September 9, 1898[9].
  • John Roxborough Norman died on January 1, 1944[5].
  • John Roxborough Norman died on May 26, 1944[10].
  • John Roxborough Norman held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • John Roxborough Norman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • English was John Roxborough Norman's native language[13].
  • John Roxborough Norman's professions included zoologist[6].
  • John Roxborough Norman worked as an ichthyologist[7].
  • John Roxborough Norman's field of work was ichthyology[14].
  • A notable work attributed to John Roxborough Norman is A history of fishes[15].
  • John Roxborough Norman is recorded as male[16].
  • John Roxborough Norman's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Roxborough Norman's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Roxborough Norman's author citation is recorded as Norman[19].
  • John Roxborough Norman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Roxborough Norman's affiliation is recorded as Natural History Museum at Tring[21].
  • John Roxborough Norman's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Roxborough Norman[22].
  • John Roxborough Norman's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Roxborough Norman'}[23].
  • John Roxborough Norman's collection items at is recorded as British Museum[24].
  • John Roxborough Norman's collection items at is recorded as Natural History Museum at Tring[25].

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Origins and Family

John Roxborough Norman's place of birth was London Borough of Wandsworth[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1898[3] and September 9, 1898[9]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6] and ichthyologist[7]. John Roxborough Norman's field of work was ichthyology[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Roxborough Norman is A history of fishes[15]. Things named for him include Blennius normani[26], a taxon[27] and Physiculus normani[28], a taxon[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1944[5] and May 26, 1944[10]. John Roxborough Norman passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Roxborough Norman has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include Blennius normani[26], a taxon[27] and Physiculus normani[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was John Roxborough Norman born?

John Roxborough Norman's place of birth was London Borough of Wandsworth[2].

Where did John Roxborough Norman die?

John Roxborough Norman passed away in London[4].

What did John Roxborough Norman do for work?

John Roxborough Norman worked as zoologist[6] and ichthyologist[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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