William Johnson Sollas
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William Johnson Sollas
Summary
William Johnson Sollas is a human[1]. Born in Birmingham[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1849[3]. He died on October 20, 1936[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], anthropologist[6], and paleontologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William Johnson Sollas was born in Birmingham[2].
- William Johnson Sollas was born on May 30, 1849[3].
- William Johnson Sollas died on October 20, 1936[4].
- A child of William Johnson Sollas was Igerna Sollas[9].
- William Johnson Sollas held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- William Johnson Sollas held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
- William Johnson Sollas worked as a geologist[5].
- William Johnson Sollas worked as an anthropologist[6].
- William Johnson Sollas's professions included paleontologist[7].
- William Johnson Sollas held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[12].
- Among William Johnson Sollas's employers was University of Oxford[13].
- William Johnson Sollas was employed by University of Bristol[14].
- William Johnson Sollas's education included a stint at St John's College[15].
- William Johnson Sollas received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
- William Johnson Sollas received the Royal Medal[17].
- William Johnson Sollas received the Bigsby Medal[18].
- William Johnson Sollas received the Wollaston Medal[19].
- William Johnson Sollas was a member of Royal Society[20].
- William Johnson Sollas is recorded as male[21].
- William Johnson Sollas's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- William Johnson Sollas's Commons category is recorded as William Johnson Sollas[23].
- William Johnson Sollas's residence is recorded as England[24].
- William Johnson Sollas's given name is recorded as William[25].
- William Johnson Sollas's given name is recorded as Johnson[26].
- William Johnson Sollas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
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Origins and Family
William Johnson Sollas's place of birth was Birmingham[2]. He was born on May 30, 1849[3].
Education
William Johnson Sollas's education included a stint at St John's College[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geologist[5], anthropologist[6], and paleontologist[7]. Employers include University of Oxford[13], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University of Bristol[14], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1909[34], headquartered in Bristol[35]. William Johnson Sollas held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Royal Medal[17], a science award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1826[40]; Bigsby Medal[18], a geology award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1877[43]; and Wollaston Medal[19], a geology award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1831[46].
Personal Life
A child of William Johnson Sollas was Igerna Sollas[9].
Death and Burial
William Johnson Sollas died on October 20, 1936[4].
Why It Matters
William Johnson Sollas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was William Johnson Sollas born?
William Johnson Sollas's place of birth was Birmingham[2].
What did William Johnson Sollas do for work?
William Johnson Sollas worked as geologist[5], anthropologist[6], and paleontologist[7].
Where did William Johnson Sollas go to school?
William Johnson Sollas was educated at St John's College[15].
What awards did William Johnson Sollas receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Royal Medal[17], Bigsby Medal[18], and Wollaston Medal[19].