William Boyd Dawkins
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William Boyd Dawkins
Summary
William Boyd Dawkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Welshpool[2]. He was born on December 26, 1837[3]. He passed away in Cheshire[4]. He died on January 15, 1929[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], paleontologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Welshpool[2], William Boyd Dawkins…
- William Boyd Dawkins passed away in Cheshire[4].
- William Boyd Dawkins was born on December 26, 1837[3].
- William Boyd Dawkins died on January 15, 1929[5].
- William Boyd Dawkins was married to Q141477480[12].
- William Boyd Dawkins was married to Q140457024[13].
- William Boyd Dawkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- William Boyd Dawkins worked as a geologist[6].
- William Boyd Dawkins worked as an archaeologist[7].
- William Boyd Dawkins's professions included anthropologist[8].
- William Boyd Dawkins worked as a paleontologist[9].
- William Boyd Dawkins worked as a university teacher[10].
- William Boyd Dawkins's field of work was geology[15].
- William Boyd Dawkins's field of work was archaeology[16].
- William Boyd Dawkins held the position of president[17].
- William Boyd Dawkins held the position of president[18].
- William Boyd Dawkins held the position of president[19].
- William Boyd Dawkins was educated at Rossall School[20].
- William Boyd Dawkins was educated at Jesus College[21].
- William Boyd Dawkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
- William Boyd Dawkins received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
- William Boyd Dawkins received the Lyell Medal[24].
- William Boyd Dawkins received the Prestwich Medal[25].
- William Boyd Dawkins received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[26].
- William Boyd Dawkins received the Knight Bachelor[27].
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Origins and Family
William Boyd Dawkins was born in Welshpool[2]. He was born on December 26, 1837[3].
Education
Educated at Rossall School[20], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1844[30], headquartered in Fleetwood[31] and Jesus College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1571[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], paleontologist[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include geology[15], a branch of science[36] and archaeology[16], an academic discipline[37]. Positions held include president[17], a corporate title[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Lyell Medal[24], an award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1876[45]; Prestwich Medal[25], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1903[48]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[26], a fellowship award[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1300[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Q141477480[12] and Q140457024[13].
Death and Burial
William Boyd Dawkins died on January 15, 1929[5]. He died in Cheshire[4].
Why It Matters
William Boyd Dawkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was William Boyd Dawkins born?
Born in Welshpool[2], William Boyd Dawkins…
Where did William Boyd Dawkins die?
William Boyd Dawkins passed away in Cheshire[4].
Who was William Boyd Dawkins married to?
William Boyd Dawkins's spouses include Q141477480[12] and Q140457024[13].
What did William Boyd Dawkins do for work?
William Boyd Dawkins worked as geologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], paleontologist[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did William Boyd Dawkins go to school?
William Boyd Dawkins was educated at Rossall School[20] and Jesus College[21].
What awards did William Boyd Dawkins receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Lyell Medal[24], and Prestwich Medal[25].