Raymond Specht

Australian botanist (1924–2021)
Person human Q3277170
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Raymond Specht

Summary

Raymond Specht is a human[1]. Born in Adelaide[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1924[3]. He passed away in Brisbane[4]. He died on February 13, 2021[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], professor[7], writer[8], explorer[9], and botanical collector[10]. He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Specht was born in Adelaide[2].
  • Raymond Specht died in Brisbane[4].
  • Raymond Specht was born on January 1, 1924[3].
  • Raymond Specht died on February 13, 2021[5].
  • A child of Raymond Specht was Alison Specht[12].
  • Raymond Specht held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Raymond Specht's professions included botanist[6].
  • Raymond Specht's professions included professor[7].
  • Raymond Specht worked as a writer[8].
  • Raymond Specht worked as an explorer[9].
  • Raymond Specht's professions included botanical collector[10].
  • Raymond Specht's professions included scientific collector[14].
  • Among Raymond Specht's employers was University of Queensland[15].
  • Raymond Specht was educated at University of Adelaide[16].
  • Raymond Specht's education included a stint at Richmond Primary School[17].
  • Raymond Specht received the Officer of the Order of Australia[18].
  • Raymond Specht received the Sir Joseph Verco Medal[19].
  • Raymond Specht is recorded as male[20].
  • Raymond Specht's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Raymond Specht's residence is recorded as Australia[22].
  • Raymond Specht's family name is recorded as Specht[23].
  • Raymond Specht's given name is recorded as Raymond[24].
  • Raymond Specht's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Raymond Specht's collection items at is recorded as New Zealand Fungarium[26].
  • Raymond Specht's collection items at is recorded as Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Herbarium[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Raymond Specht's place of birth was Adelaide[2]. He was born on January 1, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at University of Adelaide[16], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Mitchell Building[31] and Richmond Primary School[17], a school[32], in Australia[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], professor[7], writer[8], explorer[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[14]. Raymond Specht was employed by University of Queensland[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Australia[18], a grade of an order[34], in Australia[35] and Sir Joseph Verco Medal[19], a science award[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1928[38].

Personal Life

A child of Raymond Specht was Alison Specht[12].

Death and Burial

Raymond Specht died on February 13, 2021[5]. He died in Brisbane[4].

Why It Matters

Raymond Specht is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Raymond Specht born?

Raymond Specht was born in Adelaide[2].

Where did Raymond Specht die?

Raymond Specht died in Brisbane[4].

What did Raymond Specht do for work?

Raymond Specht worked as botanist[6], professor[7], writer[8], explorer[9], and botanical collector[10].

Where did Raymond Specht go to school?

Raymond Specht was educated at University of Adelaide[16] and Richmond Primary School[17].

What awards did Raymond Specht receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Australia[18] and Sir Joseph Verco Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . nla.gov.au. nla.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Adelaide, Richmond Primary School
    Place of birth Adelaide
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Child Alison Specht
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