David Monro

New Zealand politician, physician and botanical collector (1813-1877)
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David Monro

Summary

David Monro is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on March 27, 1813[3]. He died in Nelson[4]. He died on February 15, 1877[5]. He worked as a politician[6], physician[7], botanical collector[8], horticulturist[9], and scientific collector[10].

Key Facts

  • David Monro was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • David Monro passed away in Nelson[4].
  • David Monro was born on March 27, 1813[3].
  • David Monro died on February 15, 1877[5].
  • David Monro's father was Alexander Monro[11].
  • A child of David Monro was Constance Charlotte Monro[12].
  • A child of David Monro was Charles Monro[13].
  • David Monro held citizenship in Colony of New Zealand[14].
  • David Monro worked as a politician[6].
  • David Monro worked as a physician[7].
  • David Monro's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • David Monro worked as a horticulturist[9].
  • David Monro's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • David Monro held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
  • David Monro was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • David Monro received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • David Monro was a member of Royal Society Te Apārangi[18].
  • David Monro is recorded as male[19].
  • David Monro's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • David Monro was affiliated with the non-attached[21].
  • David Monro's Commons category is recorded as David Monro[22].
  • David Monro's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • David Monro's family name is recorded as Monro[24].
  • David Monro's given name is recorded as David[25].
  • David Monro's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

Body

Origins and Family

David Monro's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on March 27, 1813[3]. His father was Alexander Monro[11].

Education

David Monro's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], physician[7], botanical collector[8], horticulturist[9], and scientific collector[10]. David Monro held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].

Recognition

David Monro received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Personal Life

Children include Constance Charlotte Monro[12], 1853–1910[27] and Charles Monro[13], a rugby union player[28], 1851–1933[29], of New Zealand[30]. David Monro was affiliated with the non-attached[21].

Death and Burial

David Monro died on February 15, 1877[5]. He passed away in Nelson[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Monro include Celmisia monroi[31], a taxon[32].

Why It Matters

Entities named for David Monro include Celmisia monroi[31], a taxon[32].

FAQs

Where was David Monro born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], David Monro…

Where did David Monro die?

David Monro died in Nelson[4].

Who were David Monro's parents?

David Monro's father was Alexander Monro[11].

What did David Monro do for work?

David Monro worked as politician[6], physician[7], botanical collector[8], horticulturist[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did David Monro go to school?

David Monro was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].

What awards did David Monro receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name David
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