Catharine Parr Traill
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Summary
Catharine Parr Traill was born on January 9, 1802[1], in London[2]. She died on August 29, 1899[3], in San Francisco[4]. She worked as a writer[5], botanist[6], naturalist[7], children's writer[8], and scientific illustrator[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Rotherhithe[11]
- Father: Thomas Strickland[12]
- Mother: Elizabeth Homer Strickland[13]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[14]
- Occupation: botanical collector[15]
- Field of work: botany[16]
- Notable work: Studies of plant life in Canada, or, Gleanings from forest, lake and plain[17], Canadian Crusoes[18], Canadian wild flowers[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Commons category: Catherine Parr Traill[21]
- Family name: Traill[22], Strickland[23]
- Given name: Catharine[24]
- Relative: Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Chamberlin[25], Geraldine Moodie[26]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[27], The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women's Writing[28], New International Encyclopedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Commons Creator page: Catherine Parr Strickland Traill[31]
- Sibling: Susanna Moodie[32], Agnes Strickland[33], Jane Strickland[34], Samuel Strickland[35], Elizabeth Strickland[36]
Why It Matters
Catharine Parr Traill has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Catharine Parr Traill born?
Catharine Parr Traill was born in London[2].
Where did Catharine Parr Traill die?
Catharine Parr Traill passed away in San Francisco[4].
Who were Catharine Parr Traill's parents?
Catharine Parr Traill's father was Thomas Strickland[12]. Catharine Parr Traill's mother was Elizabeth Homer Strickland[13].
What did Catharine Parr Traill do for work?
Catharine Parr Traill worked as a writer[5], botanist[6], naturalist[7], children's writer[8], and scientific illustrator[9].