Richard Fortey
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Summary
Richard Fortey was born on February 15, 1946[1], in London Borough of Ealing[2]. He died on March 7, 2025[3]. He worked as a paleontologist[4], science writer[5], botanist[6], university teacher[7], and science communicator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: paleontology[11], natural science[12], Trilobita[13], Ordovician[14], paleozoology[15], Q11802344[16], non-fiction literature[17], popular science[18]
- Position held: President of the Geological Society of London[19]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[20], Natural History Museum[21]
- Educated at: King's College[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Lyell Medal[24], Frink Medal[25], Linnean Medal[26], Lapworth Medal[27], Paleontological Society Medal[28], Raymond C. Moore Medal[29], Michael Faraday Prize[30], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[31], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[32], honorary doctorate[33]
- Member of: Royal Society[34], Royal Society of Literature[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Family name: Fortey[37]
- Given name: Richard[38], Alan[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: Richard Fortey[41]
Why It Matters
Richard Fortey has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Richard Fortey born?
Richard Fortey was born in London Borough of Ealing[2].
What did Richard Fortey do for work?
Richard Fortey worked as a paleontologist[4], science writer[5], botanist[6], university teacher[7], and science communicator[8].
Where did Richard Fortey go to school?
Richard Fortey was educated at King's College[22].
What awards did Richard Fortey receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Lyell Medal[24], Frink Medal[25], and Linnean Medal[26].