William Buckland
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William Buckland
Summary
William Buckland is a human[1]. Born in Axminster[2], he… he was born on March 12, 1784[3]. He died in Islip[4]. He died on August 14, 1856[5]. He worked as a curator[6], paleontologist[7], physicist[8], geologist[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (699 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Buckland's place of birth was Axminster[2].
- William Buckland passed away in Islip[4].
- William Buckland was born on March 12, 1784[3].
- William Buckland died on August 14, 1856[5].
- William Buckland died on August 24, 1856[12].
- William Buckland was married to Mary Buckland[13].
- A child of William Buckland was Francis Trevelyan Buckland[14].
- William Buckland held citizenship in England[15].
- William Buckland worked as a curator[6].
- William Buckland worked as a paleontologist[7].
- William Buckland worked as a physicist[8].
- William Buckland's professions included geologist[9].
- William Buckland worked as a botanist[10].
- William Buckland worked as a theologian[16].
- William Buckland's field of work was paleontology[17].
- William Buckland's field of work was geology[18].
- William Buckland's field of work was theology[19].
- William Buckland's field of work was Megalosaurus[20].
- William Buckland's field of work was coprolite[21].
- William Buckland held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[22].
- William Buckland held the position of Dean of Westminster[23].
- William Buckland held the position of President of the British Science Association[24].
- William Buckland was employed by University of Oxford[25].
- William Buckland was employed by Westminster Abbey[26].
- William Buckland was employed by Ashmolean Museum[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Buckland's place of birth was Axminster[2]. He was born on March 12, 1784[3].
Education
Educated at Corpus Christi College[28], a college of the University of Oxford[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1517[31], headquartered in Oxford[32]; Winchester College[33], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1382[36], headquartered in Winchester[37]; and Blundell's School[38], an independent school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1604[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include curator[6], paleontologist[7], physicist[8], geologist[9], botanist[10], and theologian[16]. Fields of work include paleontology[17], an academic discipline[42]; geology[18], a branch of science[43]; theology[19], an academic discipline[44]; Megalosaurus[20], a fossil taxon[45]; and coprolite[21]. Employers include University of Oxford[25], a collegiate university[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1096[48], headquartered in Oxford[49]; Westminster Abbey[26], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 0901[52]; and Ashmolean Museum[27], an art museum[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1683[55]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of London[22], a position[56], in United Kingdom[57]; Dean of Westminster[23], a position[58], founded in 1540[59]; and President of the British Science Association[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[60], a fellowship award[61], in United Kingdom[62]; Copley Medal[63], a medallion[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1731[66]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[67]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[68]; and Wollaston Medal[69].
Personal Life
William Buckland was married to Mary Buckland[13]. A child of him was Francis Trevelyan Buckland[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[70].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 14, 1856[5] and August 24, 1856[12]. William Buckland died in Islip[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[71].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Buckland include Dorsum Buckland[72], a dorsum[73].
Why It Matters
William Buckland ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (699 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Entities named for him include Dorsum Buckland[72], a dorsum[73].
FAQs
Where was William Buckland born?
William Buckland's place of birth was Axminster[2].
Where did William Buckland die?
William Buckland died in Islip[4].
Who was William Buckland married to?
William Buckland's spouses include Mary Buckland[13].
What did William Buckland do for work?
William Buckland worked as curator[6], paleontologist[7], physicist[8], geologist[9], and botanist[10].
Where did William Buckland go to school?
William Buckland was educated at Corpus Christi College[28], Winchester College[33], Blundell's School[38], and Corpus Christi College[76].
What awards did William Buckland receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[60], Copley Medal[63], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[67], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[68].