Philip Sclater

English zoologist, ornithologist, and lawyer (1829-1913)
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Philip Sclater

Summary

Philip Sclater is a human[1]. He was born in Wootton St Lawrence[2]. He was born on November 4, 1829[3]. He died in Odiham[4]. He died on June 27, 1913[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], lawyer[9], and barrister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Philip Sclater was born in Wootton St Lawrence[2].
  • Philip Sclater passed away in Odiham[4].
  • Philip Sclater was born on November 4, 1829[3].
  • Philip Sclater died on June 27, 1913[5].
  • Philip Sclater's father was William Lutley Sclater[12].
  • Philip Sclater's mother was Anna Maria Bowyer[13].
  • Among Philip Sclater's spouses was Jane Anne Eliza Sclater[14].
  • A child of Philip Sclater was William Lutley Sclater[15].
  • A child of Philip Sclater was Guy Lutley Sclater[16].
  • A child of Philip Sclater was Lilian Elizabeth Lutley Sclater[17].
  • A child of Philip Sclater was Bertram Lutley Sclater[18].
  • A child of Philip Sclater was Arthur Lutley Sclater[19].
  • Philip Sclater held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Philip Sclater worked as a biologist[6].
  • Philip Sclater's professions included ornithologist[7].
  • Philip Sclater's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Philip Sclater's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Philip Sclater worked as a barrister[10].
  • Philip Sclater's professions included scientific collector[21].
  • Philip Sclater's field of work was zoology[22].
  • Philip Sclater was educated at Christ Church[23].
  • Philip Sclater's education included a stint at Winchester College[24].
  • Philip Sclater's education included a stint at Twyford School[25].
  • Philip Sclater's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[26].
  • Philip Sclater's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wootton St Lawrence[2], Philip Sclater… he was born on November 4, 1829[3]. His father was William Lutley Sclater[12]. His mother was Anna Maria Bowyer[13].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Winchester College[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1382[34], headquartered in Winchester[35]; Twyford School[25], a boarding school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1700[38]; and Corpus Christi College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1517[41], headquartered in Oxford[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], lawyer[9], barrister[10], and scientific collector[21]. Philip Sclater's field of work was zoology[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[43], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[46], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[49].

Personal Life

Philip Sclater was married to Jane Anne Eliza Sclater[14]. Children include William Lutley Sclater[15], an ornithologist[50], 1863–1944[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Godman-Salvin Medal[53]; Guy Lutley Sclater[16], a naval officer[54], 1868–1914[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56]; Lilian Elizabeth Lutley Sclater[17], 1875–1957[57]; Bertram Lutley Sclater[18], 1866–1897[58]; and Arthur Lutley Sclater[19], 1873–1922[59].

Death and Burial

Philip Sclater died on June 27, 1913[5]. He passed away in Odiham[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philip Sclater include erect-crested penguin[60], a taxon[61]; Sclater’s Monal[62], a taxon[63]; and Chlorophonia sclateri[64], a taxon[65].

Why It Matters

Philip Sclater ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include erect-crested penguin[60], a taxon[61]; Sclater’s Monal[62], a taxon[63]; and Chlorophonia sclateri[64], a taxon[65].

FAQs

Where was Philip Sclater born?

Born in Wootton St Lawrence[2], Philip Sclater…

Where did Philip Sclater die?

Philip Sclater died in Odiham[4].

Who were Philip Sclater's parents?

Philip Sclater's father was William Lutley Sclater[12]. Philip Sclater's mother was Anna Maria Bowyer[13].

Who was Philip Sclater married to?

Philip Sclater's spouses include Jane Anne Eliza Sclater[14].

What did Philip Sclater do for work?

Philip Sclater worked as biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], lawyer[9], and barrister[10].

Where did Philip Sclater go to school?

Philip Sclater was educated at Christ Church[23], Winchester College[24], Twyford School[25], and Corpus Christi College[26].

What awards did Philip Sclater receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[43], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[46], and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[49].

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