William Scoresby
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William Scoresby
Summary
William Scoresby is a human[1]. Born in Cropton[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1789[3]. He died in Torquay[4]. He died on March 21, 1857[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], scientist[7], and whaler[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- William Scoresby was born in Cropton[2].
- William Scoresby passed away in Torquay[4].
- William Scoresby was born on October 5, 1789[3].
- William Scoresby died on March 21, 1857[5].
- William Scoresby's father was William Scoresby[10].
- William Scoresby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
- William Scoresby's professions included explorer[6].
- William Scoresby's professions included scientist[7].
- William Scoresby's professions included whaler[8].
- William Scoresby was educated at Queens' College[12].
- William Scoresby received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
- William Scoresby was a member of Royal Society[14].
- William Scoresby was a member of French Academy of Sciences[15].
- William Scoresby is recorded as male[16].
- William Scoresby's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- William Scoresby's Commons category is recorded as William Scoresby[18].
- William Scoresby earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[19].
- William Scoresby's family name is recorded as Scoresby[20].
- William Scoresby's given name is recorded as William[21].
- William Scoresby's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
- William Scoresby's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
- William Scoresby's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
- William Scoresby's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
- William Scoresby's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- William Scoresby's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].
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Origins and Family
William Scoresby's place of birth was Cropton[2]. He was born on October 5, 1789[3]. His father was he[10].
Education
William Scoresby's education included a stint at Queens' College[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], scientist[7], and whaler[8].
Recognition
William Scoresby received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
Death and Burial
William Scoresby died on March 21, 1857[5]. He died in Torquay[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Scoresby include Scoresby[28], a suburb[29], in Australia[30]; Scoresby Sound[31], a bay[32], in Greenland[33]; RRS William Scoresby[34], a royal research ship[35]; William Scoresby Bay[36], a bay[37]; and William Scoresby Archipelago[38], an island[39].
Why It Matters
William Scoresby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Scoresby[28], a suburb[29], in Australia[30]; Scoresby Sound[31], a bay[32], in Greenland[33]; RRS William Scoresby[34], a royal research ship[35]; William Scoresby Bay[36], a bay[37]; and William Scoresby Archipelago[38], an island[39].
FAQs
Where was William Scoresby born?
William Scoresby was born in Cropton[2].
Where did William Scoresby die?
William Scoresby passed away in Torquay[4].
Who were William Scoresby's parents?
William Scoresby's father was William Scoresby[10].
What did William Scoresby do for work?
William Scoresby worked as explorer[6], scientist[7], and whaler[8].
Where did William Scoresby go to school?
William Scoresby was educated at Queens' College[12].
What awards did William Scoresby receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13].