Ruth Kiew

Malaysian-British botanist (1946–2025)
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Ruth Kiew

Summary

Ruth Kiew is a human[1]. She was born in Cambridge[2]. She was born on March 5, 1946[3]. She died on November 20, 2025[4]. She worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and university teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cambridge[2], Ruth Kiew…
  • Ruth Kiew was born on March 5, 1946[3].
  • Ruth Kiew was born on April 14, 1946[9].
  • Ruth Kiew died on November 20, 2025[4].
  • Ruth Kiew held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Ruth Kiew's native language[11].
  • Ruth Kiew's professions included botanist[5].
  • Ruth Kiew's professions included botanical collector[6].
  • Ruth Kiew's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ruth Kiew's field of work was botany[12].
  • Ruth Kiew's field of work was Begoniaceae[13].
  • Ruth Kiew's field of work was Oleaceae[14].
  • Ruth Kiew's field of work was tropical vegetation[15].
  • Ruth Kiew was educated at University of Cambridge[16].
  • Ruth Kiew received the David Fairchild Medal[17].
  • Ruth Kiew is recorded as female[18].
  • Ruth Kiew's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ruth Kiew's given name is recorded as Ruth[20].
  • Ruth Kiew's work location is recorded as Malaysia[21].
  • Ruth Kiew's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Ruth Kiew's affiliation is recorded as Singapore Botanic Gardens[23].
  • Ruth Kiew's affiliation is recorded as Forest Research Institute Malaysia[24].
  • Ruth Kiew's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ruth Evans'}[25].
  • Ruth Kiew's collection items at is recorded as N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium[26].
  • Ruth Kiew's collection items at is recorded as Bishop Museum[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cambridge[2], Ruth Kiew… Recorded date of birth include March 5, 1946[3] and April 14, 1946[9]. English was her native language[11].

Education

Ruth Kiew was educated at University of Cambridge[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include botany[12], an academic discipline[28]; Begoniaceae[13], a taxon[29]; Oleaceae[14], a taxon[30]; and tropical vegetation[15], a vegetation type[31].

Recognition

Ruth Kiew received the David Fairchild Medal[17].

Death and Burial

Ruth Kiew died on November 20, 2025[4].

Why It Matters

Ruth Kiew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Kiew born?

Ruth Kiew was born in Cambridge[2].

What did Ruth Kiew do for work?

Ruth Kiew worked as botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Ruth Kiew go to school?

Ruth Kiew was educated at University of Cambridge[16].

What awards did Ruth Kiew receive?

Honors received include David Fairchild Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . ntbg.org. Retrieved . ntbg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . sinchew.com.my. Retrieved . sinchew.com.my. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . ntbg.org. Retrieved . ntbg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . ntbg.org. Retrieved . ntbg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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