Robert Swinhoe

British diplomat and naturalist (1836-1877)
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Robert Swinhoe
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Robert Swinhoe

Summary

Robert Swinhoe is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on September 1, 1836[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 28, 1877[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], naturalist[9], and lepidopterist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Swinhoe was born in Kolkata[2].
  • Robert Swinhoe died in London[4].
  • Robert Swinhoe was born on September 1, 1836[3].
  • Robert Swinhoe died on October 28, 1877[5].
  • Robert Swinhoe held citizenship in British Empire[12].
  • Robert Swinhoe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Robert Swinhoe's professions included biologist[6].
  • Robert Swinhoe worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Robert Swinhoe worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Robert Swinhoe worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Robert Swinhoe's professions included lepidopterist[10].
  • Robert Swinhoe's professions included ichthyologist[14].
  • Robert Swinhoe's field of work was ornithology[15].
  • Robert Swinhoe's education included a stint at King's College London[16].
  • Robert Swinhoe's education included a stint at University of London[17].
  • Robert Swinhoe received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Robert Swinhoe received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19].
  • Robert Swinhoe received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20].
  • Robert Swinhoe was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Robert Swinhoe was a member of Zoological Society of London[22].
  • Robert Swinhoe was a member of Royal Geographical Society[23].
  • Robert Swinhoe is recorded as male[24].
  • Robert Swinhoe's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Robert Swinhoe's Commons category is recorded as Robert Swinhoe[26].
  • Robert Swinhoe's family name is recorded as Swinhoe[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Swinhoe's place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on September 1, 1836[3].

Education

Educated at King's College London[16], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in London[31] and University of London[17], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], naturalist[9], lepidopterist[10], and ichthyologist[14]. Robert Swinhoe's field of work was ornithology[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Death and Burial

Robert Swinhoe died on October 28, 1877[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Swinhoe include Yangtze giant softshell turtle[42], a taxon[43]; Taiwan serow[44], a taxon[45]; Swinhoe’s Pheasant[46], a taxon[47]; Formosan sambar deer[48], a taxon[49]; Rhabdophis swinhonis[50], a taxon[51]; Odorrana swinhoana[52], a taxon[53]; Grey-sided scimitar babbler[54], a taxon[55]; and Paraglenea swinhoei[56], a taxon[57].

Why It Matters

Robert Swinhoe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Yangtze giant softshell turtle[42], a taxon[43]; Taiwan serow[44], a taxon[45]; Swinhoe’s Pheasant[46], a taxon[47]; Formosan sambar deer[48], a taxon[49]; Rhabdophis swinhonis[50], a taxon[51]; and Odorrana swinhoana[52], a taxon[53].

FAQs

Where was Robert Swinhoe born?

Robert Swinhoe was born in Kolkata[2].

Where did Robert Swinhoe die?

Robert Swinhoe died in London[4].

What did Robert Swinhoe do for work?

Robert Swinhoe worked as biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], naturalist[9], and lepidopterist[10].

Where did Robert Swinhoe go to school?

Robert Swinhoe was educated at King's College London[16] and University of London[17].

What awards did Robert Swinhoe receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[20].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, ornithologist, zoologist +6
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  2. 12d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Robert
    Field of work ornithology
    Family name Swinhoe
    Sibling Charles Swinhoe
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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