William Eagle Clarke

British ornithologist (1853-1938)
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William Eagle Clarke
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William Eagle Clarke

Summary

William Eagle Clarke is a human[1]. Born in Leeds[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1853[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on May 10, 1938[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6] and solicitor[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leeds[2], William Eagle Clarke…
  • William Eagle Clarke died in Edinburgh[4].
  • William Eagle Clarke was born on March 16, 1853[3].
  • William Eagle Clarke died on May 10, 1938[5].
  • William Eagle Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • William Eagle Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William Eagle Clarke worked as an ornithologist[6].
  • William Eagle Clarke worked as a solicitor[7].
  • William Eagle Clarke held the position of President of the British Ornithological Union[11].
  • William Eagle Clarke was employed by Leeds City Museum[12].
  • Among William Eagle Clarke's employers was Royal Museum of Scotland[13].
  • William Eagle Clarke was employed by Royal Museum of Scotland[14].
  • William Eagle Clarke was educated at Leeds Grammar School[15].
  • William Eagle Clarke's education included a stint at University of Leeds[16].
  • William Eagle Clarke's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[17].
  • William Eagle Clarke received the Godman-Salvin Medal[18].
  • William Eagle Clarke received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • William Eagle Clarke received the Imperial Service Order[20].
  • William Eagle Clarke received the Honorary Fellow of the American Ornithological Society[21].
  • William Eagle Clarke was a member of British Ornithologists' Union[22].
  • William Eagle Clarke is recorded as male[23].
  • William Eagle Clarke's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William Eagle Clarke's Commons category is recorded as William Eagle Clarke[25].
  • William Eagle Clarke's family name is recorded as Clarke[26].
  • William Eagle Clarke's given name is recorded as William[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Eagle Clarke's place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on March 16, 1853[3].

Education

Educated at Leeds Grammar School[15], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1552[30]; University of Leeds[16], a public research university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33], headquartered in Leeds[34]; and University of St Andrews[17], a public university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1413[37], headquartered in Fife[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6] and solicitor[7]. Employers include Leeds City Museum[12], an art collection[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 2008[41] and Royal Museum of Scotland[13], a museum[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1888[44]. William Eagle Clarke held the position of President of the British Ornithological Union[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Godman-Salvin Medal[18], an award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1919[47]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Imperial Service Order[20], an award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1902[52]; and Honorary Fellow of the American Ornithological Society[21].

Death and Burial

William Eagle Clarke died on May 10, 1938[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

William Eagle Clarke has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was William Eagle Clarke born?

William Eagle Clarke was born in Leeds[2].

Where did William Eagle Clarke die?

William Eagle Clarke died in Edinburgh[4].

What did William Eagle Clarke do for work?

William Eagle Clarke worked as ornithologist[6] and solicitor[7].

Where did William Eagle Clarke go to school?

William Eagle Clarke was educated at Leeds Grammar School[15], University of Leeds[16], and University of St Andrews[17].

What awards did William Eagle Clarke receive?

Honors received include Godman-Salvin Medal[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], Imperial Service Order[20], and Honorary Fellow of the American Ornithological Society[21].

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  1. [2] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Ibis. Retrieved . bou.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [5] . Ibis. Retrieved . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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