Louise Boyd
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Summary
Louise Boyd was born on September 16, 1887[1], in San Rafael[2]. She died on September 14, 1972[3], in San Francisco[4]. She worked as an explorer[5], geographer[6], photographer[7], botanist[8], and botanical collector[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1887[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: scientific collector[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav[14], Cullum Geographical Medal[15], Honorary Member of the American Polar Society[16]
- Member of: Graduate Women in Science[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Louise Boyd[19]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[20]
- Family name: Boyd[21]
- Given name: Louise[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Interested in: polar region[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: DK Gendergap maintenance[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[26]
- Collection items at: California Academy of Sciences herbarium[27], National Museum of Natural History[28]
- P14822: louise-boyd[29]
Why It Matters
Louise Boyd has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Louise Boyd born?
Louise Boyd was born in San Rafael[2].
Where did Louise Boyd die?
Louise Boyd passed away in San Francisco[4].
What did Louise Boyd do for work?
Louise Boyd worked as an explorer[5], geographer[6], photographer[7], botanist[8], and botanical collector[9].
What awards did Louise Boyd receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav[14], Cullum Geographical Medal[15], and Honorary Member of the American Polar Society[16].