John Anderson
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Summary
John Anderson was born on October 4, 1833[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on August 15, 1900[3], in Buxton[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], anatomist[6], explorer[7], curator[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dean Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Occupation: university teacher[13], ornithologist[14], photographer[15], scientific collector[16]
- Field of work: zoology[17]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[18]
- Award received: Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[22], Fellow of the Royal Society[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24], Royal Society of Edinburgh[25], Royal Geographical Society[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: John Anderson (zoologist)[28]
- Family name: Anderson[29]
- Given name: John[30]
- Author citation (zoology): Anderson[31], J.Anderson[32]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[33], Dictionary of Indian Biography[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: John Anderson[36]
- Different from: John Anderson[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[38]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[39]
- Collection items at: Natural History Museum[40]
- P14397: 5347[41]
Why It Matters
John Anderson has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was John Anderson born?
John Anderson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did John Anderson die?
John Anderson died in Buxton[4].
What did John Anderson do for work?
John Anderson worked as a zoologist[5], anatomist[6], explorer[7], curator[8], and naturalist[9].
Where did John Anderson go to school?
John Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
What awards did John Anderson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21], and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[22].