Andrew Leith Adams
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Summary
Andrew Leith Adams was born on March 21, 1827[1], in Banchory[2]. He died on July 29, 1882[3], in Cobh[4]. He worked as a naturalist[5], zoologist[6], university teacher[7], scientific illustrator[8], and ornithologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Finbarr's Cemetery[11]
- Father: Francis Adams[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: military officer[14], military physician[15], paleontologist[16], botanist[17]
- Educated at: Marischal College[18]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20]
- Member of: Royal Society[21], Royal Society of Edinburgh[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: British Army[24]
- Commons category: Andrew Leith Adams[25]
- Military, police or special rank: surgeon-major[26], surgeon[27]
- Family name: Adams[28]
- Given name: Andrew[29], Leith[30]
- Author citation (zoology): Adams[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[32], Dictionary of Indian Biography[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Andrew Leith Adams[36]
- Writing language: English[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[38]
- Military unit: Cheshire Regiment[39]
- P14397: 25[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andrew Leith Adams include Leithia[41], a fossil taxon[42].
Why It Matters
Andrew Leith Adams has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Leithia[41], a fossil taxon[42].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Leith Adams born?
Andrew Leith Adams's place of birth was Banchory[2].
Where did Andrew Leith Adams die?
Andrew Leith Adams died in Cobh[4].
Who were Andrew Leith Adams's parents?
Andrew Leith Adams's father was Francis Adams[12].
What did Andrew Leith Adams do for work?
Andrew Leith Adams worked as a naturalist[5], zoologist[6], university teacher[7], scientific illustrator[8], and ornithologist[9].
Where did Andrew Leith Adams go to school?
Andrew Leith Adams was educated at Marischal College[18].
What awards did Andrew Leith Adams receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].