John William Dawson
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Summary
John William Dawson is a human[1]. He was born in Pictou[2]. He was born on October 13, 1820[3]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. He died on November 19, 1899[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], paleontologist[7], geologist[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Pictou[2].
- John William Dawson died in Montreal[4].
- John William Dawson was born on October 13, 1820[3].
- John William Dawson was born on 1820[12].
- John William Dawson died on November 19, 1899[5].
- John William Dawson died on 1899[13].
- Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[14].
- John William Dawson was married to Margaret A. Y. Dawson[15].
- A child of John William Dawson was George Mercer Dawson[16].
- John William Dawson held citizenship in Canada[17].
- John William Dawson's professions included botanist[6].
- John William Dawson worked as a paleontologist[7].
- John William Dawson's professions included geologist[8].
- John William Dawson's professions included zoologist[9].
- John William Dawson's professions included writer[10].
- John William Dawson worked as a librarian[18].
- John William Dawson's field of work was geology[19].
- John William Dawson's field of work was paleontology[20].
- John William Dawson held the position of President of the Geological Society of America[21].
- John William Dawson held the position of president[22].
- John William Dawson held the position of president[23].
- John William Dawson held the position of president[24].
- Among John William Dawson's employers was McGill University[25].
- John William Dawson was educated at University of Edinburgh[26].
- John William Dawson's education included a stint at Pictou Academy[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John William Dawson's place of birth was Pictou[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 13, 1820[3] and 1820[12].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[26], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Pictou Academy[27], a high school[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1816[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], paleontologist[7], geologist[8], zoologist[9], writer[10], and librarian[18]. Fields of work include geology[19], a branch of science[35] and paleontology[20], an academic discipline[36]. John William Dawson was employed by McGill University[25]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of America[21] and president[22], a corporate title[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[41], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Lyell Medal[44], an award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1876[47]; Royal Society Bakerian Medal[48], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1775[51]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[52], a fellowship award[53], in Canada[54]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[55].
Personal Life
John William Dawson was married to Margaret A. Y. Dawson[15]. A child of him was George Mercer Dawson[16]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 19, 1899[5] and 1899[13]. John William Dawson died in Montreal[4]. Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John William Dawson include Dawson College[57], a college[58], in Canada[59], founded in 1969[60], headquartered in First Congregation of Notre-Dame Motherhouse[61]; dawsonite[62], a mineral species[63]; and Sir John William Dawson Medal[64], an award[65], in Canada[66], founded in 1985[67].
Why It Matters
John William Dawson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Dawson College[57], a college[58], in Canada[59], founded in 1969[60], headquartered in First Congregation of Notre-Dame Motherhouse[61]; dawsonite[62], a mineral species[63]; and Sir John William Dawson Medal[64], an award[65], in Canada[66], founded in 1985[67].
FAQs
Where was John William Dawson born?
John William Dawson was born in Pictou[2].
Where did John William Dawson die?
John William Dawson passed away in Montreal[4].
Who was John William Dawson married to?
John William Dawson's spouses include Margaret A. Y. Dawson[15].
What did John William Dawson do for work?
John William Dawson worked as botanist[6], paleontologist[7], geologist[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10].
Where did John William Dawson go to school?
John William Dawson was educated at University of Edinburgh[26] and Pictou Academy[27].
What awards did John William Dawson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[41], Lyell Medal[44], and Royal Society Bakerian Medal[48].