Alfred William Alcock
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Summary
Alfred William Alcock was born on June 23, 1859[1], in Mumbai[2]. He died on March 24, 1933[3], in Belvedere[4]. He worked as a military physician[5], naturalist[6], ichthyologist[7], carcinologist[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Erith[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], British Raj[13]
- Occupation: zoologist[14]
- Educated at: University of Aberdeen[15], Westminster School[16], Blackheath Proprietary School[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[19]
- Member of: Royal Society[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Alfred William Alcock[22]
- Family name: Alcock[23]
- Given name: Alfred[24], William[25]
- Author citation (zoology): Alcock[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Indian Biography[27], The Indian Biographical Dictionary[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: Alfred William Alcock[30]
- Name in native language: Alfred William Alcock[31]
- Collection items at: Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred William Alcock include Plectranthias alcocki[33], a taxon[34]; Alcomaja[35], a taxon[36]; and Ophiopyrgus alcocki[37], a taxon[38].
Why It Matters
Alfred William Alcock has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Plectranthias alcocki[33], a taxon[34]; Alcomaja[35], a taxon[36]; and Ophiopyrgus alcocki[37], a taxon[38].
FAQs
Where was Alfred William Alcock born?
Alfred William Alcock's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
Where did Alfred William Alcock die?
Alfred William Alcock passed away in Belvedere[4].
What did Alfred William Alcock do for work?
Alfred William Alcock worked as a military physician[5], naturalist[6], ichthyologist[7], carcinologist[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Alfred William Alcock go to school?
Alfred William Alcock was educated at University of Aberdeen[15], Westminster School[16], and Blackheath Proprietary School[17].
What awards did Alfred William Alcock receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18] and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[19].