Robert Cyril Layton Perkins

British entomologist, ornithologist, and naturalist who studied the fauna of the islands of Hawaii and Hymenoptera (1866–1955)
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Robert Cyril Layton Perkins

Summary

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins is a human[1]. Born in Badminton[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1866[3]. He died in Devon[4]. He died on September 29, 1955[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], botanist[7], and ornithologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's place of birth was Badminton[2].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins died in Devon[4].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins was born on November 15, 1866[3].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins died on September 29, 1955[5].
  • A child of Robert Cyril Layton Perkins was John Frederick Perkins[10].
  • A child of Robert Cyril Layton Perkins was Richard Perkins[11].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins worked as a botanist[7].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's professions included ornithologist[8].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's field of work was entomology[14].
  • Among Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's employers was University of Cambridge[15].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's education included a stint at Jesus College[16].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins received the Linnean Medal[18].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins received the Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[19].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[24].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's collection items at is recorded as Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira[26].
  • Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's collection items at is recorded as Bishop Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Badminton[2], Robert Cyril Layton Perkins… he was born on November 15, 1866[3].

Education

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's education included a stint at Jesus College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], botanist[7], and ornithologist[8]. Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's field of work was entomology[14]. Among his employers was University of Cambridge[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Linnean Medal[18], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1888[32]; and Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[19], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Children include John Frederick Perkins[10], an entomologist[35], 1910–1983[36] and Richard Perkins[11], a postcard publisher[37], 1904–1985[38].

Death and Burial

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins died on September 29, 1955[5]. He passed away in Devon[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Cyril Layton Perkins include Arciellia[39], a taxon[40].

Why It Matters

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Arciellia[39], a taxon[40].

FAQs

Where was Robert Cyril Layton Perkins born?

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins's place of birth was Badminton[2].

Where did Robert Cyril Layton Perkins die?

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins died in Devon[4].

What did Robert Cyril Layton Perkins do for work?

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins worked as entomologist[6], botanist[7], and ornithologist[8].

Where did Robert Cyril Layton Perkins go to school?

Robert Cyril Layton Perkins was educated at Jesus College[16].

What awards did Robert Cyril Layton Perkins receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Linnean Medal[18], and Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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