Lewis Weston Dillwyn

British politician and naturalist (1778–1855)
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Lewis Weston Dillwyn
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Lewis Weston Dillwyn

Summary

Lewis Weston Dillwyn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ipswich[2]. He was born on August 21, 1778[3]. He passed away in Swansea[4]. He died on August 31, 1855[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], politician[7], teuthologist[8], naturalist[9], and malacologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn was born in Ipswich[2].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn died in Swansea[4].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn was born on August 21, 1778[3].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn died on August 31, 1855[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St David and St Cyfelach[12].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's father was William Dillwyn[13].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's mother was Sarah Weston[14].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn was married to Mary Adams[15].
  • A child of Lewis Weston Dillwyn was Mary Dillwyn[16].
  • A child of Lewis Weston Dillwyn was Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn[17].
  • A child of Lewis Weston Dillwyn was John Dillwyn Llewelyn[18].
  • A child of Lewis Weston Dillwyn was Fanny Llewelyn Dillwyn[19].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's professions included botanist[6].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's professions included politician[7].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's professions included teuthologist[8].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's professions included malacologist[10].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn's professions included businessperson[21].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn held the position of High Sheriff of Glamorgan[24].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[26].
  • Lewis Weston Dillwyn was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Lewis Weston Dillwyn's place of birth was Ipswich[2]. He was born on August 21, 1778[3]. His father was William Dillwyn[13]. His mother was Sarah Weston[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], politician[7], teuthologist[8], naturalist[9], malacologist[10], and businessperson[21]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1835[30]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1832[33]; and High Sheriff of Glamorgan[24], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[26], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Personal Life

Lewis Weston Dillwyn was married to Mary Adams[15]. Children include Mary Dillwyn[16], a photographer[40], 1816–1906[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn[17], a politician[43], 1814–1892[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[46]; John Dillwyn Llewelyn[18], a photographer[47], 1810–1882[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[50]; and Fanny Llewelyn Dillwyn[19], 1808–1894[51]. His religion is recorded as Quakers[52].

Death and Burial

Lewis Weston Dillwyn died on August 31, 1855[5]. He died in Swansea[4]. Burial took place at Church of St David and St Cyfelach[12].

Why It Matters

Lewis Weston Dillwyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Weston Dillwyn born?

Lewis Weston Dillwyn was born in Ipswich[2].

Where did Lewis Weston Dillwyn die?

Lewis Weston Dillwyn passed away in Swansea[4].

Who were Lewis Weston Dillwyn's parents?

Lewis Weston Dillwyn's father was William Dillwyn[13]. Lewis Weston Dillwyn's mother was Sarah Weston[14].

Who was Lewis Weston Dillwyn married to?

Lewis Weston Dillwyn's spouses include Mary Adams[15].

What did Lewis Weston Dillwyn do for work?

Lewis Weston Dillwyn worked as botanist[6], politician[7], teuthologist[8], naturalist[9], and malacologist[10].

What awards did Lewis Weston Dillwyn receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[26].

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  7. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation botanist, politician, teuthologist +5
    Archives at National Library of Wales
    Member of Royal Society, Linnean Society of London
    Sex or gender male
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