Richard Strachey
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Summary
Richard Strachey was born on July 24, 1817[1], in Sutton Court[2]. He died on February 12, 1908[3], in Camden Town[4]. He worked as a colonial administrator[5], politician[6], geologist[7], explorer[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna[11]
- Father: Edward Strachey[12]
- Mother: Julia Woobine Kirkpatrick[13]
- Spouse: Jane Strachey[14], Caroline Anne Bowles[15]
- Child: Lytton Strachey[16], Dorothy Bussy[17], Oliver Strachey[18], James Strachey[19], Pernel Strachey[20], Philippa Strachey[21], Ralph Strachey[22], Elinor Strachey[23], Richard John Strachey[24], Marjorie Colville Strachey[25]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[26]
- Occupation: botanist[27], army officer[28], geographer[29], scientific collector[30], naturalist[31], military officer[32]
- Position held: President of the Royal Geographical Society[33]
- Employer: Indian Civil Service[34]
- Educated at: Addiscombe Military Seminary[35]
- Award received: Royal Medal[36], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[37], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[38]
- Member of: Royal Society[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: Richard Strachey[41]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant-general[42]
- Participated in conflict: First Anglo-Sikh War[43]
- Family name: Strachey[44]
- Given name: Richard[45]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[46], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Sibling: Edward Strachey[49], John Strachey[50]
Why It Matters
Richard Strachey has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Richard Strachey born?
Richard Strachey's place of birth was Sutton Court[2].
Where did Richard Strachey die?
Richard Strachey passed away in Camden Town[4].
Who were Richard Strachey's parents?
Richard Strachey's father was Edward Strachey[12]. Richard Strachey's mother was Julia Woobine Kirkpatrick[13].
Who was Richard Strachey married to?
Richard Strachey's spouses include Jane Strachey[14] and Caroline Anne Bowles[15].
What did Richard Strachey do for work?
Richard Strachey worked as a colonial administrator[5], politician[6], geologist[7], explorer[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Richard Strachey go to school?
Richard Strachey was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary[35].
What awards did Richard Strachey receive?
Honors received include Royal Medal[36], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[37], and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[38].