W. S. Bristowe

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W. S. Bristowe

Summary

W. S. Bristowe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Surrey[2]. He was born on September 1, 1901[3]. He died on January 11, 1979[4]. He worked as an arachnologist[5] and entomologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • W. S. Bristowe's place of birth was Surrey[2].
  • W. S. Bristowe was born on September 1, 1901[3].
  • W. S. Bristowe died on January 11, 1979[4].
  • W. S. Bristowe held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • W. S. Bristowe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • W. S. Bristowe worked as an arachnologist[5].
  • W. S. Bristowe's professions included entomologist[6].
  • W. S. Bristowe's education included a stint at Wellington College[10].
  • W. S. Bristowe received the Stamford Raffles Award[11].
  • W. S. Bristowe is recorded as male[12].
  • W. S. Bristowe's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • W. S. Bristowe's family name is recorded as Bristowe[14].
  • W. S. Bristowe's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • W. S. Bristowe's author citation is recorded as Bristowe[16].
  • W. S. Bristowe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Surrey[2], W. S. Bristowe… he was born on September 1, 1901[3].

Education

W. S. Bristowe was educated at Wellington College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include arachnologist[5] and entomologist[6].

Recognition

W. S. Bristowe received the Stamford Raffles Award[11].

Death and Burial

W. S. Bristowe died on January 11, 1979[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for W. S. Bristowe include Bristowia[18], a taxon[19].

Why It Matters

W. S. Bristowe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

Entities named for him include Bristowia[18], a taxon[19].

FAQs

Where was W. S. Bristowe born?

W. S. Bristowe's place of birth was Surrey[2].

What did W. S. Bristowe do for work?

W. S. Bristowe worked as arachnologist[5] and entomologist[6].

Where did W. S. Bristowe go to school?

W. S. Bristowe was educated at Wellington College[10].

What awards did W. S. Bristowe receive?

Honors received include Stamford Raffles Award[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . cms.zsl.org. cms.zsl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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