Patrick Russell

Scottish surgeon and naturalist in India (1726-1805)
Person human Q921856
Patrick Russell
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Patrick Russell

Summary

Patrick Russell is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 6, 1726[3]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. He died on July 2, 1805[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], naturalist[7], herpetologist[8], and surgeon[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Patrick Russell…
  • Patrick Russell passed away in Greater London[4].
  • Patrick Russell died in London[11].
  • Patrick Russell was born on February 6, 1726[3].
  • Patrick Russell died on July 2, 1805[5].
  • Patrick Russell's father was John Russell[12].
  • Patrick Russell's mother was Mary Anderson[13].
  • Patrick Russell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • English was Patrick Russell's native language[15].
  • Patrick Russell worked as a botanist[6].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included naturalist[7].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included herpetologist[8].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Patrick Russell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Patrick Russell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Patrick Russell was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Patrick Russell is recorded as male[19].
  • Patrick Russell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Patrick Russell's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Russell[21].
  • Patrick Russell's residence is recorded as Scotland[22].
  • Patrick Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[23].
  • Patrick Russell's given name is recorded as Patrick[24].
  • Patrick Russell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Patrick Russell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Patrick Russell's sibling is recorded as Claud Russell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Patrick Russell was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 6, 1726[3]. His father was John Russell[12]. His mother was Mary Anderson[13]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Patrick Russell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], naturalist[7], herpetologist[8], and surgeon[9].

Recognition

Patrick Russell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

Death and Burial

Patrick Russell died on July 2, 1805[5]. Recorded place of death include Greater London[4], a ceremonial county of England[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1965[30] and London[11], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Patrick Russell include Daboia russelii[34], a taxon[35].

Why It Matters

Patrick Russell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Daboia russelii[34], a taxon[35].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Russell born?

Patrick Russell was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Patrick Russell die?

Patrick Russell passed away in Greater London[4].

Who were Patrick Russell's parents?

Patrick Russell's father was John Russell[12]. Patrick Russell's mother was Mary Anderson[13].

What did Patrick Russell do for work?

Patrick Russell worked as botanist[6], naturalist[7], herpetologist[8], and surgeon[9].

Where did Patrick Russell go to school?

Patrick Russell was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].

What awards did Patrick Russell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, naturalist, herpetologist +1
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of
    Educated at University of Edinburgh
    Place of death Greater London, London
    Residence Scotland
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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