Ray Lankester
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Ray Lankester
Summary
Ray Lankester is a human[1]. He was born in Westminster[2]. He was born on May 15, 1847[3]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He died on August 13, 1929[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], journalist[7], zoologist[8], university teacher[9], and scientific illustrator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ray Lankester's place of birth was Westminster[2].
- Ray Lankester was born in London[12].
- Ray Lankester died in Chelsea[4].
- Ray Lankester passed away in London[13].
- Ray Lankester was born on May 15, 1847[3].
- Ray Lankester died on August 13, 1929[5].
- Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[14].
- Ray Lankester's father was Edwin Lankester[15].
- Ray Lankester's mother was Phoebe Lankester[16].
- Ray Lankester held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- Ray Lankester's professions included botanist[6].
- Ray Lankester's professions included journalist[7].
- Ray Lankester worked as a zoologist[8].
- Ray Lankester's professions included university teacher[9].
- Ray Lankester worked as a scientific illustrator[10].
- Ray Lankester's professions included biologist[18].
- Ray Lankester's field of work was zoology[19].
- Ray Lankester's field of work was evolutionary biology[20].
- Ray Lankester's field of work was natural history collection[21].
- Ray Lankester's field of work was art collection[22].
- Ray Lankester held the position of Linacre Professor of Zoology[23].
- Ray Lankester held the position of museum director[24].
- Ray Lankester was employed by University College London[25].
- Ray Lankester was educated at Christ Church[26].
- Ray Lankester's education included a stint at Downing College[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Westminster[2], an area of London[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[12], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Ray Lankester was born on May 15, 1847[3]. His father was Edwin Lankester[15]. His mother was Phoebe Lankester[16].
Education
Educated at Christ Church[26], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1546[35], headquartered in Oxford[36]; Downing College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1800[39]; and St Paul's School[40], an independent school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1509[43], headquartered in London[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], journalist[7], zoologist[8], university teacher[9], scientific illustrator[10], and biologist[18]. Fields of work include zoology[19], a branch of biology[45]; evolutionary biology[20], a field of study[46]; natural history collection[21]; and art collection[22]. Ray Lankester was employed by University College London[25]. Positions held include Linacre Professor of Zoology[23], a chair[47], in United Kingdom[48] and museum director[24], a profession[49]. Notable students include Robert Francis Scharff[50] and Edwin Stephen Goodrich[51].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[52], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[55], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1815[58]; Copley Medal[59], a medallion[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1731[62]; Royal Medal[63], a science award[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1826[66]; Darwin–Wallace Medal[67], an award[68]; and Linnean Medal[69], a science award[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1888[72].
Death and Burial
Ray Lankester died on August 13, 1929[5]. Recorded place of death include Chelsea[4], an area of London[73], in United Kingdom[74] and London[13], a metropolis[75], in Roman Empire[76], founded in 0047[77]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ray Lankester include Cape Lankester[78], a headland[79].
Why It Matters
Ray Lankester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
He has been cited as an influence by George Parker Bidder[82], a university teacher[83], 1863–1953[84], of United Kingdom[85] and Edward Alfred Minchin[86], a zoologist[87], 1866–1915[88], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[89], awarded the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[90].
Entities named for him include Cape Lankester[78], a headland[79].
FAQs
Where was Ray Lankester born?
Born in Westminster[2], Ray Lankester…
Where did Ray Lankester die?
Ray Lankester passed away in Chelsea[4].
Who were Ray Lankester's parents?
Ray Lankester's father was Edwin Lankester[15]. Ray Lankester's mother was Phoebe Lankester[16].
What did Ray Lankester do for work?
Ray Lankester worked as botanist[6], journalist[7], zoologist[8], university teacher[9], and scientific illustrator[10].
Where did Ray Lankester go to school?
Ray Lankester was educated at Christ Church[26], Downing College[27], and St Paul's School[40].
What awards did Ray Lankester receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[52], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[55], Copley Medal[59], and Royal Medal[63].
Who did Ray Lankester influence?
Ray Lankester has been cited as an influence by George Parker Bidder[82] and Edward Alfred Minchin[86].