Leonard Jenyns

English clergyman and naturalist (1800-1893)
Person human Q1819006
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Leonard Jenyns

Summary

Leonard Jenyns is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1800[3]. He died in Bath[4]. He died on September 1, 1893[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], botanist[7], naturalist[8], entomologist[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Leonard Jenyns's place of birth was London[2].
  • Leonard Jenyns passed away in Bath[4].
  • Leonard Jenyns was born on May 25, 1800[3].
  • Leonard Jenyns died on September 1, 1893[5].
  • Leonard Jenyns's father was George Leonard Jenyns[12].
  • Leonard Jenyns's mother was Mary Heberden[13].
  • Leonard Jenyns was married to Sarah Maria Hawthorn[14].
  • Among Leonard Jenyns's spouses was Jane Daubeny[15].
  • Leonard Jenyns held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Leonard Jenyns held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Leonard Jenyns's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Leonard Jenyns's professions included botanist[7].
  • Leonard Jenyns's professions included naturalist[8].
  • Leonard Jenyns worked as an entomologist[9].
  • Leonard Jenyns's professions included theologian[10].
  • Leonard Jenyns worked as an ichthyologist[18].
  • Leonard Jenyns's field of work was natural history[19].
  • Leonard Jenyns's field of work was phenology[20].
  • Leonard Jenyns's field of work was natural science research[21].
  • Leonard Jenyns was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Leonard Jenyns's education included a stint at St John's College[23].
  • Leonard Jenyns received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[24].
  • Leonard Jenyns was a member of Royal Entomological Society[25].
  • Leonard Jenyns was influenced by Gilbert White[26].
  • Leonard Jenyns is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Leonard Jenyns… he was born on May 25, 1800[3]. His father was George Leonard Jenyns[12]. His mother was Mary Heberden[13].

Education

Educated at Eton College[22], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and St John's College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1511[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], botanist[7], naturalist[8], entomologist[9], theologian[10], and ichthyologist[18]. Fields of work include natural history[19], an academic discipline[34]; phenology[20], an academic discipline[35]; and natural science research[21].

Recognition

Leonard Jenyns received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Maria Hawthorn[14] and Jane Daubeny[15].

Death and Burial

Leonard Jenyns died on September 1, 1893[5]. He died in Bath[4].

Why It Matters

Leonard Jenyns ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle[38], a literary work[39], written by Charles Darwin[40].

FAQs

Where was Leonard Jenyns born?

Leonard Jenyns was born in London[2].

Where did Leonard Jenyns die?

Leonard Jenyns died in Bath[4].

Who were Leonard Jenyns's parents?

Leonard Jenyns's father was George Leonard Jenyns[12]. Leonard Jenyns's mother was Mary Heberden[13].

Who was Leonard Jenyns married to?

Leonard Jenyns's spouses include Sarah Maria Hawthorn[14] and Jane Daubeny[15].

What did Leonard Jenyns do for work?

Leonard Jenyns worked as zoologist[6], botanist[7], naturalist[8], entomologist[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Leonard Jenyns go to school?

Leonard Jenyns was educated at Eton College[22] and St John's College[23].

What awards did Leonard Jenyns receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . youtube.com. Retrieved . youtube.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Cambridge University Herbarium: rediscovering a botanical treasure trove. wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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