William Borrer

British botanist, lichenologist and mycologist (1781–1862)
Person human Q3568447
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William Borrer

Summary

William Borrer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Potwell[2]. He was born on June 13, 1781[3]. He died in Henfield[4]. He died on January 10, 1862[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], lichenologist[7], justice of the peace[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Potwell[2], William Borrer…
  • Born in Sussex[11], William Borrer…
  • William Borrer passed away in Henfield[4].
  • William Borrer passed away in Sussex[12].
  • William Borrer was born on June 13, 1781[3].
  • William Borrer died on January 10, 1862[5].
  • Burial took place at St Peter's Church, Henfield[13].
  • A child of William Borrer was Annette Hall[14].
  • William Borrer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Borrer held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • William Borrer worked as a botanist[6].
  • William Borrer's professions included lichenologist[7].
  • William Borrer's professions included justice of the peace[8].
  • William Borrer worked as a botanical collector[9].
  • William Borrer's field of work was botany[17].
  • William Borrer's field of work was lichenology[18].
  • William Borrer held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[19].
  • William Borrer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • William Borrer was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • William Borrer was a member of Linnean Society of London[22].
  • William Borrer is recorded as male[23].
  • William Borrer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William Borrer's family name is recorded as Q112600018[25].
  • William Borrer's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Borrer's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Potwell[2], a building[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Sussex[11], a historic county of England[30], in United Kingdom[31]. William Borrer was born on June 13, 1781[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], lichenologist[7], justice of the peace[8], and botanical collector[9]. Fields of work include botany[17], an academic discipline[32] and lichenology[18], a branch of biology[33]. William Borrer held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[19].

Recognition

William Borrer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Personal Life

A child of William Borrer was Annette Hall[14].

Death and Burial

William Borrer died on January 10, 1862[5]. Recorded place of death include Henfield[4], a village[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Sussex[12], a historic county of England[36], in United Kingdom[37]. He is buried at St Peter's Church, Henfield[13].

Why It Matters

William Borrer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was William Borrer born?

William Borrer was born in Potwell[2].

Where did William Borrer die?

William Borrer passed away in Henfield[4].

What did William Borrer do for work?

William Borrer worked as botanist[6], lichenologist[7], justice of the peace[8], and botanical collector[9].

What awards did William Borrer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . The London Gazette 15336. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Position held High Sheriff of Sussex
    Citizenship
    Member of Royal Society, Linnean Society of London
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