Charles Hedley

Australian zoologist (1862-1926)
Person human Q2959332
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Charles Hedley

Summary

Charles Hedley is a human[1]. He was born in North Yorkshire[2]. He was born on February 27, 1862[3]. He died in Sydney[4]. He died on September 14, 1926[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], naturalist[7], and malacologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in North Yorkshire[2], Charles Hedley…
  • Charles Hedley died in Sydney[4].
  • Charles Hedley was born on February 27, 1862[3].
  • Charles Hedley died on September 14, 1926[5].
  • Charles Hedley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Charles Hedley worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Charles Hedley worked as a naturalist[7].
  • Charles Hedley's professions included malacologist[8].
  • Charles Hedley was employed by Australian Museum[11].
  • Charles Hedley was educated at Eastbourne College[12].
  • Charles Hedley received the Clarke Medal[13].
  • Charles Hedley received the David Syme Research Prize[14].
  • Charles Hedley received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].
  • Charles Hedley is recorded as male[16].
  • Charles Hedley's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Charles Hedley's Commons category is recorded as Charles Hedley[18].
  • Charles Hedley's family name is recorded as Hedley[19].
  • Charles Hedley's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Hedley's author citation is recorded as Hedley[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Hedley was born in North Yorkshire[2]. He was born on February 27, 1862[3].

Education

Charles Hedley's education included a stint at Eastbourne College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], naturalist[7], and malacologist[8]. Charles Hedley was employed by Australian Museum[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Clarke Medal[13], a science award[22], in Australia[23]; David Syme Research Prize[14], a science award[24], in Australia[25]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].

Death and Burial

Charles Hedley died on September 14, 1926[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Hedley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hedley born?

Charles Hedley's place of birth was North Yorkshire[2].

Where did Charles Hedley die?

Charles Hedley passed away in Sydney[4].

What did Charles Hedley do for work?

Charles Hedley worked as zoologist[6], naturalist[7], and malacologist[8].

Where did Charles Hedley go to school?

Charles Hedley was educated at Eastbourne College[12].

What awards did Charles Hedley receive?

Honors received include Clarke Medal[13], David Syme Research Prize[14], and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . royalsociety.org.nz. royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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