Richard Taylor

English naturalist, editor and publisher (1781-1858)
Person human Q3431264
Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor (1781–1858) after Eden Upton Eddis (1812-1901); Published by Francis & Taylor in 1860 · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Richard Taylor

Summary

Richard Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in Norwich[2]. He was born on May 18, 1781[3]. He died in Richmond[4]. He died on December 1, 1858[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], botanist[7], editor[8], and printer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Taylor's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • Richard Taylor passed away in Richmond[4].
  • Richard Taylor was born on May 18, 1781[3].
  • Richard Taylor died on December 1, 1858[5].
  • Richard Taylor's father was John Taylor[11].
  • Richard Taylor's mother was Susanna Taylor[12].
  • Richard Taylor was married to Hannah Corke[13].
  • A child of Richard Taylor was William Francis[14].
  • A child of Richard Taylor was Sarah Taylor[15].
  • A child of Richard Taylor was Rachel Francis[16].
  • Richard Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Richard Taylor held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • Richard Taylor's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Richard Taylor worked as a botanist[7].
  • Richard Taylor's professions included editor[8].
  • Richard Taylor's professions included printer[9].
  • Richard Taylor is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Richard Taylor (1781–1858)[21].
  • Richard Taylor's unmarried partner is recorded as Frances Marshall[22].
  • Richard Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[23].
  • Richard Taylor's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Taylor's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • Richard Taylor's relative is recorded as John Edward Taylor[26].
  • Richard Taylor's partner in business or sport is recorded as John Edward Taylor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Taylor's place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on May 18, 1781[3]. His father was John Taylor[11]. His mother was Susanna Taylor[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], botanist[7], editor[8], and printer[9].

Personal Life

Among Richard Taylor's spouses was Hannah Corke[13]. Children include William Francis[14], an editor[28], 1817–1904[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[31]; Sarah Taylor[15]; and Rachel Francis[16], 1820–1913[32].

Death and Burial

Richard Taylor died on December 1, 1858[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Taylor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Richard Taylor born?

Richard Taylor's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Where did Richard Taylor die?

Richard Taylor died in Richmond[4].

Who were Richard Taylor's parents?

Richard Taylor's father was John Taylor[11]. Richard Taylor's mother was Susanna Taylor[12].

Who was Richard Taylor married to?

Richard Taylor's spouses include Hannah Corke[13].

What did Richard Taylor do for work?

Richard Taylor worked as naturalist[6], botanist[7], editor[8], and printer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Taylor, Richard. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Lamp of Learning: Two Centuries of Publishing at Taylor & Francis. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport John Edward Taylor
    Given name Richard
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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