William Travers

New Zealand lawyer, politician, explorer, naturalist and photographer (1819–1903)
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William Travers

Summary

William Travers is a human[1]. Born in Newcastle West[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1819[3]. He passed away in Lower Hutt[4]. He died on April 23, 1903[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], photographer[8], botanical collector[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newcastle West[2], William Travers…
  • William Travers passed away in Lower Hutt[4].
  • William Travers was born on January 1, 1819[3].
  • William Travers died on April 23, 1903[5].
  • William Travers died on April 26, 1903[12].
  • William Travers was married to Theodosia Leslie Barclay[13].
  • A child of William Travers was Henry H. Travers[14].
  • William Travers held citizenship in Colony of New Zealand[15].
  • William Travers worked as a politician[6].
  • William Travers worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Travers worked as a photographer[8].
  • William Travers worked as a botanical collector[9].
  • William Travers's professions included naturalist[10].
  • William Travers worked as a scientific collector[16].
  • William Travers held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[17].
  • William Travers received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].
  • William Travers was a member of Royal Society Te Apārangi[19].
  • William Travers was a member of Linnean Society of London[20].
  • William Travers was a member of Wellington Philosophical Society[21].
  • William Travers is recorded as male[22].
  • William Travers's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Travers's Commons category is recorded as William Travers (politician)[24].
  • William Travers's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[25].
  • William Travers was part of the conflict Carlist Wars[26].
  • William Travers's family name is recorded as Travers[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Travers's place of birth was Newcastle West[2]. He was born on January 1, 1819[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], photographer[8], botanical collector[9], naturalist[10], and scientific collector[16]. William Travers held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[17].

Recognition

William Travers received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

Personal Life

Among William Travers's spouses was Theodosia Leslie Barclay[13]. A child of him was Henry H. Travers[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 23, 1903[5] and April 26, 1903[12]. William Travers passed away in Lower Hutt[4].

Why It Matters

William Travers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was William Travers born?

Born in Newcastle West[2], William Travers…

Where did William Travers die?

William Travers died in Lower Hutt[4].

Who was William Travers married to?

William Travers's spouses include Theodosia Leslie Barclay[13].

What did William Travers do for work?

William Travers worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], photographer[8], botanical collector[9], and naturalist[10].

What awards did William Travers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Collections Online. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . rsnz.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . rsnz.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . rsnz.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . rsnz.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Member of Royal Society Te Apārangi, Linnean Society of London, Wellington Philosophical Society
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