Lewis Leigh Fermor

British geologist
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Lewis Leigh Fermor

Summary

Lewis Leigh Fermor is a human[1]. Born in London Borough of Southwark[2], he… he was born on September 18, 1880[3]. He died on May 26, 1954[4]. He worked as a geologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Lewis Leigh Fermor was born in London Borough of Southwark[2].
  • Born in London[7], Lewis Leigh Fermor…
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor was born on September 18, 1880[3].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor died on May 26, 1954[4].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor died on May 24, 1954[8].
  • Among Lewis Leigh Fermor's spouses was Aileen Taaffe Ambler[9].
  • A child of Lewis Leigh Fermor was Patrick Leigh Fermor[10].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor's professions included geologist[5].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor was employed by Indian National Science Academy[13].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor was employed by Geological Survey of India[14].
  • Among Lewis Leigh Fermor's employers was Indian Museum[15].
  • Among Lewis Leigh Fermor's employers was Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India[16].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor received the Bigsby Medal[19].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor is recorded as male[22].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Leigh Fermor[24].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor's family name is recorded as Fermor[25].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor's given name is recorded as Lewis[26].
  • Lewis Leigh Fermor's given name is recorded as Leigh[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London Borough of Southwark[2], a London borough[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1965[30] and London[7], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33]. Lewis Leigh Fermor was born on September 18, 1880[3].

Career and Affiliations

Lewis Leigh Fermor worked as a geologist[5]. Employers include Indian National Science Academy[13], an organization[34], in India[35], founded in 1935[36], headquartered in New Delhi[37]; Geological Survey of India[14], a geological survey[38], in India[39], founded in 1851[40], headquartered in Central Headquarters, Geological Survey of India[41]; Indian Museum[15], a national museum[42], in India[43], founded in 1814[44]; and Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India[16], a research institute[45], in India[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Bigsby Medal[19], a geology award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1877[53]; and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1300[56].

Personal Life

Among Lewis Leigh Fermor's spouses was Aileen Taaffe Ambler[9]. A child of him was Patrick Leigh Fermor[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 26, 1954[4] and May 24, 1954[8].

Why It Matters

Lewis Leigh Fermor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Leigh Fermor born?

Born in London Borough of Southwark[2], Lewis Leigh Fermor…

Who was Lewis Leigh Fermor married to?

Lewis Leigh Fermor's spouses include Aileen Taaffe Ambler[9].

What did Lewis Leigh Fermor do for work?

Lewis Leigh Fermor worked as geologist[5].

What awards did Lewis Leigh Fermor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Bigsby Medal[19], and Knight Bachelor[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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