John Stephenson

British zoologist (1871-1933)
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John Stephenson

Summary

John Stephenson is a human[1]. He was born in Padiham[2]. He was born on February 6, 1871[3]. He died on February 2, 1933[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], surgeon[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • John Stephenson was born in Padiham[2].
  • John Stephenson was born on February 6, 1871[3].
  • John Stephenson died on February 2, 1933[4].
  • John Stephenson is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • John Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Stephenson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • English was John Stephenson's native language[12].
  • John Stephenson worked as a zoologist[5].
  • John Stephenson worked as a surgeon[6].
  • John Stephenson worked as a linguist[7].
  • John Stephenson's professions included university teacher[8].
  • John Stephenson held the position of Pre-registration house officer[13].
  • John Stephenson held the position of Pre-registration house officer[14].
  • John Stephenson held the position of medical officer[15].
  • John Stephenson held the position of professor[16].
  • John Stephenson held the position of head teacher[17].
  • John Stephenson held the position of university teacher[18].
  • John Stephenson was employed by University of Edinburgh[19].
  • John Stephenson was educated at Burnley Grammar School[20].
  • John Stephenson was educated at University of Manchester[21].
  • John Stephenson's education included a stint at University of Manchester[22].
  • John Stephenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • John Stephenson received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[24].
  • John Stephenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • John Stephenson received the Keith Medal[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Stephenson's place of birth was Padiham[2]. He was born on February 6, 1871[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Burnley Grammar School[20], a grammar school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1559[29] and University of Manchester[21], a university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1824[32], headquartered in Manchester[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[5], surgeon[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8]. John Stephenson was employed by University of Edinburgh[19]. Positions held include Pre-registration house officer[13], a position[34]; medical officer[15], a profession[35]; professor[16], a title of authority[36]; head teacher[17], a corporate title[37]; university teacher[18], an academic profession[38]; and volunteer[39], an occupation[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[24]; Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Keith Medal[26], an award[45]; India Medal[46], a campaign medal[47], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], founded in 1896[49]; and Doctor of Science[50], a postgraduate degree[51].

Death and Burial

John Stephenson died on February 2, 1933[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[52]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was John Stephenson born?

John Stephenson was born in Padiham[2].

What did John Stephenson do for work?

John Stephenson worked as zoologist[5], surgeon[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did John Stephenson go to school?

John Stephenson was educated at Burnley Grammar School[20], University of Manchester[21], and University of Manchester[22].

What awards did John Stephenson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[24], Fellow of the Royal Society[25], and Keith Medal[26].

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  1. [2] . biodiversitylibrary.org. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  28. [3] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [4] . BnF authorities. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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