Patrick Russell

Scottish surgeon and naturalist in India (1726-1805)
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Patrick Russell

Summary

Patrick Russell is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 6, 1726[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 2, 1805[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], naturalist[7], herpetologist[8], surgeon[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Patrick Russell…
  • Patrick Russell passed away in London[4].
  • Patrick Russell was born on February 6, 1726[3].
  • Patrick Russell was born on February 6, 1727[12].
  • Patrick Russell died on July 2, 1805[5].
  • Patrick Russell's father was John Russell[13].
  • Patrick Russell's mother was Mary Anderson[14].
  • Patrick Russell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • English was Patrick Russell's native language[16].
  • Patrick Russell worked as a botanist[6].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included naturalist[7].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included herpetologist[8].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Patrick Russell's professions included physician[10].
  • Patrick Russell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Patrick Russell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Patrick Russell was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Patrick Russell is recorded as male[20].
  • Patrick Russell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Patrick Russell's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Russell[22].
  • Patrick Russell's residence is recorded as Scotland[23].
  • Patrick Russell's family name is recorded as Russell[24].
  • Patrick Russell's given name is recorded as Patrick[25].
  • Patrick Russell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Patrick Russell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Patrick Russell was born in Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 6, 1726[3] and February 6, 1727[12]. His father was John Russell[13]. His mother was Mary Anderson[14]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Patrick Russell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], naturalist[7], herpetologist[8], surgeon[9], and physician[10].

Recognition

Patrick Russell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Death and Burial

Patrick Russell died on July 2, 1805[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Patrick Russell include Daboia russelii[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Patrick Russell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Daboia russelii[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Russell born?

Patrick Russell was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Patrick Russell die?

Patrick Russell passed away in London[4].

Who were Patrick Russell's parents?

Patrick Russell's father was John Russell[13]. Patrick Russell's mother was Mary Anderson[14].

What did Patrick Russell do for work?

Patrick Russell worked as botanist[6], naturalist[7], herpetologist[8], surgeon[9], and physician[10].

Where did Patrick Russell go to school?

Patrick Russell was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].

What awards did Patrick Russell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death → London
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