Mary Ball

Irish naturalist, entomologist and botanical collector (1812 - 1898)
Person human Q6778999
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Summary

Mary Ball is a human[1]. She was born in Cobh[2]. She was born on February 15, 1812[3]. She died in Dublin[4]. She died on July 17, 1898[5]. She worked as a naturalist[6], entomologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cobh[2].
  • Mary Ball passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Mary Ball was born on February 15, 1812[3].
  • Mary Ball died on July 17, 1898[5].
  • Mary Ball's father was Bob Stawell Ball[10].
  • Mary Ball held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Mary Ball's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Mary Ball's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Mary Ball's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Mary Ball's field of work was entomology[12].
  • Mary Ball is recorded as female[13].
  • Mary Ball's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Mary Ball's family name is recorded as Ball[15].
  • Mary Ball's given name is recorded as Mary[16].
  • Mary Ball's described by source is recorded as A CHECKLIST OF COLLECTORS OF IRISH NATIVE FLOWERING PLANTS AND FERNS REPRESENTED IN THE HERBARIUM, NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS, GLASNEVIN, DUBLIN (DBN), WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ANNOTATIONS[17].
  • Mary Ball's sibling is recorded as Robert Ball[18].
  • Mary Ball's sibling is recorded as Anne Elizabeth Ball[19].

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Origins and Family

Mary Ball's place of birth was Cobh[2]. She was born on February 15, 1812[3]. Her father was Bob Stawell Ball[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], entomologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. Mary Ball's field of work was entomology[12].

Death and Burial

Mary Ball died on July 17, 1898[5]. She passed away in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Mary Ball has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Mary Ball born?

Mary Ball was born in Cobh[2].

Where did Mary Ball die?

Mary Ball passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Mary Ball's parents?

Mary Ball's father was Bob Stawell Ball[10].

What did Mary Ball do for work?

Mary Ball worked as naturalist[6], entomologist[7], and botanical collector[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . plants.jstor.org. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. dib.cambridge.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. dib.cambridge.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . plants.jstor.org. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Field of work → entomology
    Place of death → Dublin
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