John Rae
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Summary
John Rae was born on September 30, 1813[1], in Hall of Clestrain[2]. He died on July 22, 1893[3], in Kensington[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and surgeon[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,416 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[9]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[10], Founder’s Medal[11], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[12], Person of National Historic Significance[13], Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[14]
- Member of: Royal Society[15], Royal Geographical Society[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: John Rae (explorer)[18]
- Family name: Rae[19]
- Given name: John[20]
- Depicted by: John Rae[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Rae include Rae Strait[29], a strait[30], in Canada[31]; Mount Rae[32], a mountain[33], in Canada[34]; Rae River[35], a river[36], in Canada[37]; and Point Rae[38], a peninsula[39].
Why It Matters
John Rae has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Rae Strait[29], a strait[30], in Canada[31]; Mount Rae[32], a mountain[33], in Canada[34]; Rae River[35], a river[36], in Canada[37]; and Point Rae[38], a peninsula[39].
FAQs
Where was John Rae born?
John Rae's place of birth was Hall of Clestrain[2].
Where did John Rae die?
John Rae passed away in Kensington[4].
What did John Rae do for work?
John Rae worked as an explorer[5] and surgeon[6].
Where did John Rae go to school?
John Rae was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].
What awards did John Rae receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[10], Founder’s Medal[11], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[12], and Person of National Historic Significance[13].