Nicholas Vladimir Polunin

English botanist, bryologist & ecologist (1909-1997)
Person human Q3339683
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Nicholas Vladimir Polunin

Summary

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Checkendon[2]. He was born on June 26, 1909[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on December 8, 1997[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], ecologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Checkendon[2], Nicholas Vladimir Polunin…
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin died in Geneva[4].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin was born on June 26, 1909[3].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin died on December 8, 1997[5].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's father was Vladimir Polunin[10].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's mother was Elizabeth Polunin[11].
  • Among Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's spouses was Helen Eugenie Campbell[12].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin was married to Helen Catherine Adeline Lovat Fraser[13].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin worked as a botanist[6].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's professions included ecologist[7].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin is recorded as male[17].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's residence is recorded as England[19].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's family name is recorded as Polunin[20].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's given name is recorded as Nicholas[21].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's given name is recorded as Nikolay[22].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's sibling is recorded as Oleg Polunin[24].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's sibling is recorded as Ivan Polunin[25].
  • Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's collection items at is recorded as Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Checkendon[2], Nicholas Vladimir Polunin… he was born on June 26, 1909[3]. His father was Vladimir Polunin[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Polunin[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], ecologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Recognition

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Helen Eugenie Campbell[12] and Helen Catherine Adeline Lovat Fraser[13].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin died on December 8, 1997[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4].

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Vladimir Polunin born?

Born in Checkendon[2], Nicholas Vladimir Polunin…

Where did Nicholas Vladimir Polunin die?

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin died in Geneva[4].

Who were Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's parents?

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's father was Vladimir Polunin[10]. Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's mother was Elizabeth Polunin[11].

Who was Nicholas Vladimir Polunin married to?

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin's spouses include Helen Eugenie Campbell[12] and Helen Catherine Adeline Lovat Fraser[13].

What did Nicholas Vladimir Polunin do for work?

Nicholas Vladimir Polunin worked as botanist[6], ecologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

What awards did Nicholas Vladimir Polunin receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . independent.co.uk. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . herbarium.bgbm.org. herbarium.bgbm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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