Leonard Jenyns
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Summary
Leonard Jenyns was born on May 25, 1800[1], in London[2]. He died on September 1, 1893[3], in Bath[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], botanist[6], naturalist[7], entomologist[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: George Leonard Jenyns[11]
- Mother: Mary Heberden[12]
- Spouse: Sarah Maria Hawthorn[13], Jane Daubeny[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15], Kingdom of Great Britain[16]
- Occupation: ichthyologist[17], Christian minister[18], scientific collector[19]
- Field of work: natural history[20], phenology[21], natural science research[22]
- Educated at: Eton College[23], St John's College[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[25]
- Member of: Royal Entomological Society[26]
- Influenced by: Gilbert White[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Leonard Jenyns[29]
- Family name: Jenyns[30]
- Given name: Leonard[31]
- Author citation (zoology): Jenyns[32]
- Relative: John Stevens Henslow[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Leonard Jenyns[36]
- Significant person: John Stevens Henslow[37], Charles Darwin[38]
- Sibling: Harriet Jenyns[39], Charles Jenyns[40], Elizabeth Jenyns[41], Emily Jenyns[42], George Jenyns[43], Mary Jenyns[44], Charlotte Jenyns[45], Soame Jenyns[46]
Why It Matters
Leonard Jenyns has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle[49], a literary work[50], written by Charles Darwin[51].
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[11]. Leonard Jenyns's mother was Mary Heberden[12].
Who was Leonard Jenyns married to?
Leonard Jenyns's spouses include Sarah Maria Hawthorn[13] and Jane Daubeny[14].
What did Leonard Jenyns do for work?
Leonard Jenyns worked as a zoologist[5], botanist[6], naturalist[7], entomologist[8], and theologian[9].
Where did Leonard Jenyns go to school?
Leonard Jenyns was educated at Eton College[23] and St John's College[24].
What awards did Leonard Jenyns receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[25].