Leonard Horner

Merchant, geologist and educational reformer
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Leonard Horner

Summary

Leonard Horner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 17, 1785[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 5, 1864[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and mineralogist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Leonard Horner…
  • Leonard Horner died in London[4].
  • Leonard Horner was born on January 17, 1785[3].
  • Leonard Horner died on March 5, 1864[5].
  • Leonard Horner's father was John Horner[9].
  • Leonard Horner's mother was Joanna Baillie[10].
  • Among Leonard Horner's spouses was Anne Susan Lloyd[11].
  • A child of Leonard Horner was Frances Joanna Bunbury[12].
  • A child of Leonard Horner was Mary Horner Lyell[13].
  • A child of Leonard Horner was Katherine Murray Lyell[14].
  • A child of Leonard Horner was Susan Horner[15].
  • A child of Leonard Horner was Leonora Pertz[16].
  • A child of Leonard Horner was Joanna Baillie Horner[17].
  • Leonard Horner held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Leonard Horner worked as a geologist[6].
  • Leonard Horner's professions included mineralogist[7].
  • Leonard Horner held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[19].
  • Leonard Horner held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[20].
  • Leonard Horner was employed by University of London[21].
  • Leonard Horner was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Leonard Horner's education included a stint at Royal High School[23].
  • Leonard Horner received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Leonard Horner received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].
  • Leonard Horner was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Leonard Horner was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonard Horner's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 17, 1785[3]. His father was John Horner[9]. His mother was Joanna Baillie[10].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[22], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[23], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and mineralogist[7]. Among Leonard Horner's employers was University of London[21]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of London[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among Leonard Horner's spouses was Anne Susan Lloyd[11]. Children include Frances Joanna Bunbury[12], a botanist[41], 1814–1894[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; Mary Horner Lyell[13], a geologist[44], 1808–1873[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; Katherine Murray Lyell[14], a botanist[47], 1817–1915[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49]; Susan Horner[15], a writer[50], 1816–1900[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52]; Leonora Pertz[16], a translator[53], 1818–1908[54]; and Joanna Baillie Horner[17], a translator[55], 1823–1916[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57].

Death and Burial

Leonard Horner died on March 5, 1864[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Leonard Horner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Horner born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Leonard Horner…

Where did Leonard Horner die?

Leonard Horner died in London[4].

Who were Leonard Horner's parents?

Leonard Horner's father was John Horner[9]. Leonard Horner's mother was Joanna Baillie[10].

Who was Leonard Horner married to?

Leonard Horner's spouses include Anne Susan Lloyd[11].

What did Leonard Horner do for work?

Leonard Horner worked as geologist[6] and mineralogist[7].

Where did Leonard Horner go to school?

Leonard Horner was educated at University of Edinburgh[22] and Royal High School[23].

What awards did Leonard Horner receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Notable names database id 302/000102993
    Spouse Anne Susan Lloyd
    Wikidata description Merchant, geologist and educational reformer
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