Richard Owen

American geologist and soldier (1810–1890)
Person human Q7328214
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Richard Owen

Summary

Richard Owen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lanarkshire[2]. He was born on +1810-01-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in United States[4]. He died on +1890-03-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], geologist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lanarkshire[2], Richard Owen…
  • Richard Owen died in United States[4].
  • Richard Owen was born on +1810-01-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Owen was born on +1810-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Richard Owen died on +1890-03-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard Owen died on +1890-03-24T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Richard Owen died on +1890-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Richard Owen's father was Robert Owen[13].
  • Richard Owen's mother was Anne Caroline Owen[14].
  • Among Richard Owen's spouses was Anne Elizabeth Neef Owen[15].
  • A child of Richard Owen was Horace Pestalozzi Owen[16].
  • Richard Owen held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Richard Owen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Richard Owen worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Richard Owen's professions included geologist[7].
  • Richard Owen worked as a writer[8].
  • Richard Owen was employed by Indiana University[19].
  • Richard Owen was educated at University of Strathclyde[20].
  • Richard Owen is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Owen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Owen's Commons category is recorded as Richard Owen (geologist)[23].
  • Richard Owen was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[24].
  • Richard Owen's family name is recorded as Owen[25].
  • Richard Owen's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Owen's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Owen was born in Lanarkshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1810-01-06T00:00:00Z[3] and +1810-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Robert Owen[13]. His mother was Anne Caroline Owen[14].

Education

Richard Owen's education included a stint at University of Strathclyde[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], geologist[7], and writer[8]. Among Richard Owen's employers was Indiana University[19].

Personal Life

Richard Owen was married to Anne Elizabeth Neef Owen[15]. A child of him was Horace Pestalozzi Owen[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1890-03-25T00:00:00Z[5], +1890-03-24T00:00:00Z[11], and +1890-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. Richard Owen passed away in United States[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Owen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Richard Owen born?

Richard Owen was born in Lanarkshire[2].

Where did Richard Owen die?

Richard Owen passed away in United States[4].

Who were Richard Owen's parents?

Richard Owen's father was Robert Owen[13]. Richard Owen's mother was Anne Caroline Owen[14].

Who was Richard Owen married to?

Richard Owen's spouses include Anne Elizabeth Neef Owen[15].

What did Richard Owen do for work?

Richard Owen worked as naturalist[6], geologist[7], and writer[8].

Where did Richard Owen go to school?

Richard Owen was educated at University of Strathclyde[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Geni.com profile id 364599749830006061
    Image Richard Owen geologist.png
    Ddb person (gnd) id 117613029
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