William Aiton
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William Aiton
Summary
William Aiton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hamilton[2]. He was born on January 1, 1731[3]. He died in Richmond[4]. He died on February 2, 1793[5]. He worked as a horticulturist[6], botanist[7], and pteridologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- William Aiton's place of birth was Hamilton[2].
- William Aiton passed away in Richmond[4].
- William Aiton was born on January 1, 1731[3].
- William Aiton died on February 2, 1793[5].
- Burial took place at St Anne's Church, Kew[10].
- A child of William Aiton was William Townsend Aiton[11].
- William Aiton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
- William Aiton worked as a horticulturist[6].
- William Aiton worked as a botanist[7].
- William Aiton's professions included pteridologist[8].
- William Aiton's field of work was botany[13].
- William Aiton was employed by Kew Gardens[14].
- William Aiton was influenced by Philip Miller[15].
- William Aiton is recorded as male[16].
- William Aiton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- William Aiton's Commons category is recorded as William Aiton[18].
- William Aiton's family name is recorded as Aiton[19].
- William Aiton's given name is recorded as William[20].
- William Aiton's topic's main category is recorded as Category:William Aiton[21].
- William Aiton's Commons gallery is recorded as William Aiton[22].
- William Aiton's work location is recorded as Scotland[23].
- William Aiton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
- William Aiton's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[25].
- William Aiton's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
- William Aiton's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Hamilton[2], William Aiton… he was born on January 1, 1731[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include horticulturist[6], botanist[7], and pteridologist[8]. William Aiton's field of work was botany[13]. He was employed by Kew Gardens[14].
Personal Life
A child of William Aiton was William Townsend Aiton[11].
Death and Burial
William Aiton died on February 2, 1793[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. He is buried at St Anne's Church, Kew[10].
Why It Matters
William Aiton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Works attributed to him include Hortus Kewensis[30], a written work[31], in United Kingdom[32].
FAQs
Where was William Aiton born?
William Aiton's place of birth was Hamilton[2].
Where did William Aiton die?
William Aiton died in Richmond[4].
What did William Aiton do for work?
William Aiton worked as horticulturist[6], botanist[7], and pteridologist[8].