Richard Southwood

British zoologist, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford (1931–2005)
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Summary

Richard Southwood is a human[1]. He was born in Northfleet[2]. He was born on June 20, 1931[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on October 26, 2005[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], zoologist[7], university teacher[8], and ecologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Southwood was born in Northfleet[2].
  • Richard Southwood died in Oxford[4].
  • Richard Southwood was born on June 20, 1931[3].
  • Richard Southwood died on October 26, 2005[5].
  • Richard Southwood held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Richard Southwood worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Richard Southwood worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Richard Southwood worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Richard Southwood worked as an ecologist[9].
  • Richard Southwood held the position of Linacre Professor of Zoology[12].
  • Richard Southwood held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[13].
  • Richard Southwood held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[14].
  • Richard Southwood was employed by University of Oxford[15].
  • Among Richard Southwood's employers was Imperial College London[16].
  • Richard Southwood's education included a stint at Imperial College London[17].
  • Richard Southwood was educated at Gravesend Grammar School[18].
  • Richard Southwood received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Richard Southwood received the Linnean Medal[20].
  • Richard Southwood received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[21].
  • Richard Southwood received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Richard Southwood received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23].
  • Richard Southwood received the Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[24].
  • Richard Southwood was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Richard Southwood was a member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Richard Southwood was a member of National Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Northfleet[2], Richard Southwood… he was born on June 20, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at Imperial College London[17], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[31] and Gravesend Grammar School[18], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1893[34]. Richard Southwood earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], zoologist[7], university teacher[8], and ecologist[9]. Employers include University of Oxford[15], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1096[38], headquartered in Oxford[39] and Imperial College London[16], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1907[42], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[43]. Positions held include Linacre Professor of Zoology[12], a chair[44], in United Kingdom[45]; President of the Royal Entomological Society[13]; and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Linnean Medal[20], a science award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1888[50]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[21], a lecture series[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1738[53]; Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1300[56]; Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23], a fellowship award[57], in United Kingdom[58]; and Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[24], a fellowship award[59], in United Kingdom[60].

Death and Burial

Richard Southwood died on October 26, 2005[5]. He died in Oxford[4]. The cause of death was cancer[61].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Southwood include Southwood Prize[62], an award[63].

Why It Matters

Richard Southwood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Southwood Prize[62], an award[63].

FAQs

Where was Richard Southwood born?

Born in Northfleet[2].

Where did Richard Southwood die?

Richard Southwood passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Richard Southwood do for work?

Richard Southwood worked as entomologist[6], zoologist[7], university teacher[8], and ecologist[9].

Where did Richard Southwood go to school?

Richard Southwood was educated at Imperial College London[17] and Gravesend Grammar School[18].

What awards did Richard Southwood receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Linnean Medal[20], Croonian Medal and Lecture[21], and Knight Bachelor[22].

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