John Gilbert

English naturalist and explorer (1812-1845)
Person human Q1700218
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John Gilbert

Summary

John Gilbert is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1812[3]. He died in Gulf of Carpentaria[4]. He died on June 28, 1845[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], ornithologist[7], naturalist[8], zoologist[9], and zoological collector[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Gilbert…
  • John Gilbert died in Gulf of Carpentaria[4].
  • John Gilbert was born on January 1, 1812[3].
  • John Gilbert died on June 28, 1845[5].
  • John Gilbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Gilbert's professions included explorer[6].
  • John Gilbert worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • John Gilbert worked as a naturalist[8].
  • John Gilbert's professions included zoologist[9].
  • John Gilbert's professions included zoological collector[10].
  • A notable work attributed to John Gilbert is John Gilbert diary of the Port Essington Expedition 1844-1845[13].
  • John Gilbert is recorded as male[14].
  • John Gilbert's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Gilbert's Commons category is recorded as John Gilbert (naturalist)[16].
  • John Gilbert's family name is recorded as Gilbert[17].
  • John Gilbert's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Gilbert's significant event is recorded as European exploration of Australia[19].
  • John Gilbert's work location is recorded as Australian continent[20].
  • John Gilbert's work location is recorded as Gulf of Carpentaria[21].
  • John Gilbert's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Gilbert'}[22].
  • John Gilbert's significant person is recorded as John Gould[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Gilbert… he was born on January 1, 1812[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], ornithologist[7], naturalist[8], zoologist[9], and zoological collector[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Gilbert is he diary of the Port Essington Expedition 1844-1845[13].

Death and Burial

John Gilbert died on June 28, 1845[5]. He died in Gulf of Carpentaria[4].

Why It Matters

John Gilbert has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was John Gilbert born?

John Gilbert's place of birth was London[2].

Where did John Gilbert die?

John Gilbert passed away in Gulf of Carpentaria[4].

What did John Gilbert do for work?

John Gilbert worked as explorer[6], ornithologist[7], naturalist[8], zoologist[9], and zoological collector[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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