John Murray
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John Murray
Summary
John Murray is a human[1]. He was born in Cobourg[2]. He was born on March 3, 1841[3]. He passed away in Kirkliston[4]. He died on March 16, 1914[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], oceanographer[7], limnologist[8], marine biologist[9], and surgeon[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Cobourg[2], John Murray…
- John Murray died in Kirkliston[4].
- John Murray was born on March 3, 1841[3].
- John Murray died on March 16, 1914[5].
- Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[12].
- John Murray was married to Isabel Henderson[13].
- A child of John Murray was John Challenger Murray[14].
- John Murray held citizenship in Canada[15].
- John Murray held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
- John Murray worked as an explorer[6].
- John Murray's professions included oceanographer[7].
- John Murray's professions included limnologist[8].
- John Murray worked as a marine biologist[9].
- John Murray worked as a surgeon[10].
- John Murray's professions included hydrobiologist[17].
- John Murray's field of work was oceanography[18].
- John Murray's field of work was marine biology[19].
- John Murray's field of work was limnology[20].
- John Murray's field of work was hydrobiology[21].
- John Murray's field of work was nautical expedition[22].
- John Murray was educated at University of Edinburgh[23].
- John Murray was educated at University of Edinburgh[24].
- John Murray's education included a stint at Stirling High School[25].
- John Murray received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
- John Murray received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Murray's place of birth was Cobourg[2]. He was born on March 3, 1841[3].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[23], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Stirling High School[25], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1129[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], oceanographer[7], limnologist[8], marine biologist[9], surgeon[10], and hydrobiologist[17]. Fields of work include oceanography[18], a field of study[35]; marine biology[19], a branch of biology[36]; limnology[20], an academic discipline[37]; hydrobiology[21], a branch of biology[38]; and nautical expedition[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], a civil decoration[45], in Prussia[46], founded in 1842[47]; Royal Medal[48], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1826[51]; Vega Medal[52], a science award[53], in Sweden[54]; and Founder’s Medal[55], a science award[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1831[58].
Personal Life
John Murray was married to Isabel Henderson[13]. A child of him was John Challenger Murray[14].
Death and Burial
John Murray died on March 16, 1914[5]. He passed away in Kirkliston[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[59]. Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Murray include Cirrothauma murrayi[60], a taxon[61]; Odontomacrurus murrayi[62], a taxon[63]; Triglops murrayi[64], a taxon[65]; and Murray Glacier[66], a glacier[67].
Why It Matters
John Murray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Cirrothauma murrayi[60], a taxon[61]; Odontomacrurus murrayi[62], a taxon[63]; Triglops murrayi[64], a taxon[65]; and Murray Glacier[66], a glacier[67].
FAQs
Where was John Murray born?
Born in Cobourg[2], John Murray…
Where did John Murray die?
John Murray passed away in Kirkliston[4].
Who was John Murray married to?
John Murray's spouses include Isabel Henderson[13].
What did John Murray do for work?
John Murray worked as explorer[6], oceanographer[7], limnologist[8], marine biologist[9], and surgeon[10].
Where did John Murray go to school?
John Murray was educated at University of Edinburgh[23], University of Edinburgh[24], and Stirling High School[25].
What awards did John Murray receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], and Royal Medal[48].