William Colenso
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Summary
William Colenso was born on November 17, 1811[1], in Penzance[2]. He died on February 10, 1899[3], in Napier[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], botanist[7], mycologist[8], and missionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Napier[11]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Colenso[12]
- Country of citizenship: Colony of New Zealand[13], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: botanical collector[16], scientific collector[17], printer[18], cleric[19], biologist[20]
- Position held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament[21]
- Notable work: Q139547773[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: William Colenso[27]
- Family name: Colenso[28]
- Given name: William[29]
- Relative: Richard Fairburn[30], Edwin Fairburn[31], Caroline Buckland[32], John Buckland[33], Frank Buckland[34], Bessie Hocken[35], Jessie Buckland[36], Rachel Buckland[37], John Colenso[38], Mary Ann Blackmore[39], John William Colenso[40], Sophia Ann Colenso[41], Joseph Newman[42], Arthur Fairburn[43]
- Described by source: The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[44], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[45], History of Missiology[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Significant person: Andreas Olsen[48]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Books of Mana[49]
Why It Matters
William Colenso has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He is credited with the discovery of Tamil bell[52], a bell[53].
FAQs
Where was William Colenso born?
William Colenso was born in Penzance[2].
Where did William Colenso die?
William Colenso died in Napier[4].
Who was William Colenso married to?
William Colenso's spouses include Elizabeth Colenso[12].
What did William Colenso do for work?
William Colenso worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], botanist[7], mycologist[8], and missionary[9].
What awards did William Colenso receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
What did William Colenso discover?
William Colenso is credited as discoverer of Tamil bell[52].