Richard Bowen Woosnam

British soldier, naturalist and leader of the 1905-1906 Ruwenzori expedition (1881-1915)
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Richard Bowen Woosnam

Summary

Richard Bowen Woosnam is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 5, 1881[3]. He died in Gallipoli[4]. He died on June 4, 1915[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], expedition leader[7], soldier[8], and scientific collector[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Richard Bowen Woosnam…
  • Born in Builth Wells[10], Richard Bowen Woosnam…
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam died in Gallipoli[4].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam was born on January 5, 1881[3].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam died on June 4, 1915[5].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's father was Bowen Pottinger Woosnam[11].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's mother was Kate Evans[12].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's professions included expedition leader[7].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam worked as a soldier[8].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's education included a stint at Wellington College[14].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam was a member of British Ornithologists' Union[15].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam was a member of Zoological Society of London[16].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant[19].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam was part of the conflict Boer Wars[21].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam was part of the conflict Gallipoli Campaign[22].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's family name is recorded as Woosnam[23].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's given name is recorded as Bowen[25].
  • Richard Bowen Woosnam's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/50552554[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[27], in Roman Empire[28], founded in 0047[29] and Builth Wells[10], a market town[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Richard Bowen Woosnam was born on January 5, 1881[3]. His father was Bowen Pottinger Woosnam[11]. His mother was Kate Evans[12].

Education

Richard Bowen Woosnam was educated at Wellington College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], expedition leader[7], soldier[8], and scientific collector[9].

Death and Burial

Richard Bowen Woosnam died on June 4, 1915[5]. He died in Gallipoli[4].

FAQs

Where was Richard Bowen Woosnam born?

Richard Bowen Woosnam's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Richard Bowen Woosnam die?

Richard Bowen Woosnam passed away in Gallipoli[4].

Who were Richard Bowen Woosnam's parents?

Richard Bowen Woosnam's father was Bowen Pottinger Woosnam[11]. Richard Bowen Woosnam's mother was Kate Evans[12].

What did Richard Bowen Woosnam do for work?

Richard Bowen Woosnam worked as naturalist[6], expedition leader[7], soldier[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Richard Bowen Woosnam go to school?

Richard Bowen Woosnam was educated at Wellington College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . google.com. google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . biodiversitylibrary.org. Retrieved . biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . biodiversitylibrary.org. Retrieved . biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . iwm.org.uk. Retrieved . iwm.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . The Peerage. 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] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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