William Baxter
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Summary
William Baxter was born on January 15, 1787[1], in Rugby[2]. He died on November 1, 1871[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a botanist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7], Kingdom of Great Britain[8]
- Employer: University of Oxford Botanic Garden[9]
- Member of: Linnean Society of London[10], Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: William Baxter (Oxford Botanic Garden curator)[13]
- Family name: Baxter[14]
- Given name: William[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Different from: William Baxter[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Baxter include Baxteria[19], a taxon[20] and Hakea baxteri[21], a taxon[22].
Why It Matters
William Baxter has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for him include Baxteria[19], a taxon[20] and Hakea baxteri[21], a taxon[22].
FAQs
Where was William Baxter born?
William Baxter's place of birth was Rugby[2].
Where did William Baxter die?
William Baxter passed away in Oxford[4].
What did William Baxter do for work?
William Baxter worked as a botanist[5].