William Spiller Birdwood

British soldier and botanical collector (1854-1930)
Person human Q75337477
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William Spiller Birdwood

Summary

William Spiller Birdwood is a human[1]. He was born on +1854-10-22T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1930-12-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a soldier[4] and botanical collector[5].

Key Facts

  • William Spiller Birdwood was born on +1854-10-22T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Spiller Birdwood died on +1930-12-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's father was Christopher Birdwood[6].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's mother was Lydia Juliana Taylor[7].
  • William Spiller Birdwood was married to Ellen Frances Turner[8].
  • William Spiller Birdwood was married to Evelyn Stuart Sheppard[9].
  • Among William Spiller Birdwood's spouses was Altha Smythe[10].
  • A child of William Spiller Birdwood was Christopher William Brodrick Birdwood[11].
  • A child of William Spiller Birdwood was Elinor Brodrick Birdwood[12].
  • A child of William Spiller Birdwood was Gladys Brodrick Birdwood[13].
  • A child of William Spiller Birdwood was George Brodrick Birdwood[14].
  • A child of William Spiller Birdwood was Gordon Alic Brodrick Birdwood[15].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's professions included soldier[4].
  • William Spiller Birdwood worked as a botanical collector[5].
  • William Spiller Birdwood is recorded as male[16].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's family name is recorded as Birdwood[18].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's given name is recorded as Spiller[20].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000018765513743[21].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Birdwood-9[22].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p7218.htm#i72180[23].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's Harvard Index of Botanists ID is recorded as 29502[24].
  • William Spiller Birdwood's Bionomia ID is recorded as William Spiller Birdwood[25].

Body

Origins and Family

William Spiller Birdwood was born on +1854-10-22T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Christopher Birdwood[6]. His mother was Lydia Juliana Taylor[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[4] and botanical collector[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ellen Frances Turner[8]; Evelyn Stuart Sheppard[9], a botanical collector[26], 1866–1910[27], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28]; and Altha Smythe[10]. Children include Christopher William Brodrick Birdwood[11], 1882–1915[29]; Elinor Brodrick Birdwood[12]; Gladys Brodrick Birdwood[13]; George Brodrick Birdwood[14], 1888–1910[30]; and Gordon Alic Brodrick Birdwood[15], 1895–1914[31].

Death and Burial

William Spiller Birdwood died on +1930-12-26T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were William Spiller Birdwood's parents?

William Spiller Birdwood's father was Christopher Birdwood[6]. William Spiller Birdwood's mother was Lydia Juliana Taylor[7].

Who was William Spiller Birdwood married to?

William Spiller Birdwood's spouses include Ellen Frances Turner[8], Evelyn Stuart Sheppard[9], and Altha Smythe[10].

What did William Spiller Birdwood do for work?

William Spiller Birdwood worked as soldier[4] and botanical collector[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Bionomia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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