John Richardson
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Summary
John Richardson was born on November 5, 1787[1], in Dumfries[2]. He died on June 5, 1865[3], in Grasmere[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], surgeon[6], zoologist[7], ornithologist[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (318 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Grasmere[11]
- Spouse: Mary Fletcher[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], United Kingdom[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: ichthyologist[16], naturalist[17], botanical collector[18], scientific collector[19], physician[20], scientist[21]
- Field of work: botany[22], ichthyology[23], medicine[24]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[25]
- Notable work: The zoology of the voyage of the H.M.S. Erebus & Terror[26]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Royal Medal[28], Knight Bachelor[29]
- Member of: Royal Society[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[32]
- Commons category: Sir John Richardson[33]
- Residence: Lake District[34]
- Family name: Richardson[35]
- Given name: John[36]
- Author citation (zoology): Richardson[37]
- Commons gallery: John Richardson[38]
- Depicted by: Sir John Richardson[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[41], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Commons Creator page: John Richardson[46]
- Name in native language: John Richardson[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Richardson include Poiana richardsonii[48], a taxon[49] and Diaphus richardsoni[50], a taxon[51].
Why It Matters
John Richardson has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Poiana richardsonii[48], a taxon[49] and Diaphus richardsoni[50], a taxon[51].
FAQs
Where was John Richardson born?
John Richardson was born in Dumfries[2].
Where did John Richardson die?
John Richardson passed away in Grasmere[4].
Who was John Richardson married to?
John Richardson's spouses include Mary Fletcher[12].
What did John Richardson do for work?
John Richardson worked as an explorer[5], surgeon[6], zoologist[7], ornithologist[8], and botanist[9].
Where did John Richardson go to school?
John Richardson was educated at University of Edinburgh[25].
What awards did John Richardson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Royal Medal[28], and Knight Bachelor[29].