Lewis Weston Dillwyn
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Summary
Lewis Weston Dillwyn was born on August 21, 1778[1], in Ipswich[2]. He died on August 31, 1855[3], in Swansea[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], politician[6], teuthologist[7], naturalist[8], and malacologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St David and St Cyfelach[11]
- Father: William Dillwyn[12]
- Mother: Sarah Weston[13]
- Spouse: Mary Adams[14]
- Child: Mary Dillwyn[15], Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn[16], John Dillwyn Llewelyn[17], Fanny Llewelyn Dillwyn[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19]
- Occupation: businessperson[20], botanical collector[21], scientific collector[22], biologist[23]
- Position held: member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], High Sheriff of Glamorgan[26]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[28]
- Member of: Royal Society[29], Linnean Society of London[30]
- Religion or worldview: Quakers[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Lewis Weston Dillwyn[33]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[34]
- Residence: Sketty Hall[35]
- Family name: Dillwyn[36]
- Given name: Lewis[37]
- Work location: London[38]
- Depicted by: Lewis Weston Dillwyn (1778–1855)[39]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[40], Dictionary of Welsh Biography[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: Lewis Weston Dillwyn[43]
- Owner of: The Cambrian[44]
- Sibling: Judith Nicholls Dillwyn[45]
Why It Matters
Lewis Weston Dillwyn has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Lewis Weston Dillwyn born?
Lewis Weston Dillwyn was born in Ipswich[2].
Where did Lewis Weston Dillwyn die?
Lewis Weston Dillwyn passed away in Swansea[4].
Who were Lewis Weston Dillwyn's parents?
Lewis Weston Dillwyn's father was William Dillwyn[12]. Lewis Weston Dillwyn's mother was Sarah Weston[13].
Who was Lewis Weston Dillwyn married to?
Lewis Weston Dillwyn's spouses include Mary Adams[14].
What did Lewis Weston Dillwyn do for work?
Lewis Weston Dillwyn worked as a botanist[5], politician[6], teuthologist[7], naturalist[8], and malacologist[9].
What awards did Lewis Weston Dillwyn receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[28].