William Henry Flower

English comparative anatomist, surgeon and museum curator (1831–1899)
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William Henry Flower

Summary

William Henry Flower is a human[1]. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2], he… he was born on November 30, 1831[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 1, 1899[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], zoologist[7], scientific illustrator[8], comparative anatomist[9], and surgeon[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William Henry Flower's place of birth was Stratford-upon-Avon[2].
  • William Henry Flower died in London[4].
  • William Henry Flower was born on November 30, 1831[3].
  • William Henry Flower died on July 1, 1899[5].
  • William Henry Flower's father was Edward Fordham Flower[12].
  • William Henry Flower's mother was Celina Greaves[13].
  • Among William Henry Flower's spouses was Georgiana Rosetta Smyth[14].
  • A child of William Henry Flower was Stanley Smyth Flower[15].
  • A child of William Henry Flower was Vera Josephine Flower[16].
  • A child of William Henry Flower was Victor Flower[17].
  • William Henry Flower held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • William Henry Flower worked as a military physician[6].
  • William Henry Flower's professions included zoologist[7].
  • William Henry Flower's professions included scientific illustrator[8].
  • William Henry Flower's professions included comparative anatomist[9].
  • William Henry Flower worked as a surgeon[10].
  • William Henry Flower worked as a mammalogist[19].
  • William Henry Flower's field of work was zoology[20].
  • William Henry Flower's field of work was cetology[21].
  • William Henry Flower's field of work was surgery[22].
  • William Henry Flower's field of work was curating[23].
  • William Henry Flower's field of work was comparative anatomy[24].
  • William Henry Flower held the position of museum director[25].
  • William Henry Flower was employed by Hunterian Museum[26].
  • Among William Henry Flower's employers was Natural History Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Henry Flower's place of birth was Stratford-upon-Avon[2]. He was born on November 30, 1831[3]. His father was Edward Fordham Flower[12]. His mother was Celina Greaves[13].

Education

Educated at University College London[28], a university college[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1826[31], headquartered in UCL Main Building[32] and UCL Medical School[33], a medical school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1746[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], zoologist[7], scientific illustrator[8], comparative anatomist[9], surgeon[10], and mammalogist[19]. Fields of work include zoology[20], a branch of biology[37]; cetology[21], a branch of zoology[38]; surgery[22], a medical specialty[39]; curating[23]; and comparative anatomy[24]. Employers include Hunterian Museum[26], a museum[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Natural History Museum[27], a natural history museum[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1881[44]; and British Museum[45], a national museum[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1753[48]. William Henry Flower held the position of museum director[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Order of the Bath[52], an order of chivalry[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1725[55]; Royal Medal[56], a science award[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1826[59]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[60], a civil decoration[61], in Prussia[62], founded in 1842[63]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[64].

Personal Life

William Henry Flower was married to Georgiana Rosetta Smyth[14]. Children include Stanley Smyth Flower[15], a zoologist[65], 1871–1946[66], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[67]; Vera Josephine Flower[16]; and Victor Flower[17], a military officer[68], 1875–1917[69], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[70].

Death and Burial

William Henry Flower died on July 1, 1899[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Henry Flower ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was William Henry Flower born?

Born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2], William Henry Flower…

Where did William Henry Flower die?

William Henry Flower passed away in London[4].

Who were William Henry Flower's parents?

William Henry Flower's father was Edward Fordham Flower[12]. William Henry Flower's mother was Celina Greaves[13].

Who was William Henry Flower married to?

William Henry Flower's spouses include Georgiana Rosetta Smyth[14].

What did William Henry Flower do for work?

William Henry Flower worked as military physician[6], zoologist[7], scientific illustrator[8], comparative anatomist[9], and surgeon[10].

Where did William Henry Flower go to school?

William Henry Flower was educated at University College London[28] and UCL Medical School[33].

What awards did William Henry Flower receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49], Order of the Bath[52], Royal Medal[56], and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[60].

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  2. [71] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military physician, zoologist, scientific illustrator +6
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Position held museum director
    Member of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Academy of Sciences of Turin
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