Walter Tennyson Swingle
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Summary
Walter Tennyson Swingle was born on January 8, 1871[1], in South Canaan Township[2]. He died on January 19, 1952[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], explorer[6], mycologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Maude Kellerman[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: botany[13]
- Employer: United States Department of Agriculture[14]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[15], Kansas State University[16], University of Bonn[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Swingle[19]
- Given name: Walter[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: Walter Tennyson Swingle[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[23]
- Collection items at: New Zealand Fungarium[24], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[25], William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[26], Harvard University Herbaria[27], California Academy of Sciences herbarium[28], National Museum of Natural History[29], National Herbarium of New South Wales[30], N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium[31], Bishop Museum[32]
Why It Matters
Walter Tennyson Swingle has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He is credited with the discovery of Citrus ×floridana[35], a taxon[36].
FAQs
Where was Walter Tennyson Swingle born?
Walter Tennyson Swingle's place of birth was South Canaan Township[2].
Where did Walter Tennyson Swingle die?
Walter Tennyson Swingle passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who was Walter Tennyson Swingle married to?
Walter Tennyson Swingle's spouses include Maude Kellerman[11].
What did Walter Tennyson Swingle do for work?
Walter Tennyson Swingle worked as a botanist[5], explorer[6], mycologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].
Where did Walter Tennyson Swingle go to school?
Walter Tennyson Swingle was educated at Leipzig University[15], Kansas State University[16], and University of Bonn[17].
What did Walter Tennyson Swingle discover?
Walter Tennyson Swingle is credited as discoverer of Citrus ×floridana[35].