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Robert Wight
Scottish surgeon, botanist and botanical collector (1796-1872).
The record
Robert Wight was a Scottish surgeon, botanist and botanical collector. Born on 6 July 1796 in East Lothian, Wight died on 26 May 1872 in Reading at the age of 75.
Wight studied at University of Edinburgh. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Robert Wight is No. 96,121 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 July 1796, East Lothian
- Died
- 26 May 1872, Reading (aged 75)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Botanist, surgeon, military physician
- Field
- Science
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
75
Lived to 75.
6 Jul
Shares a birthday with George W. Bush and Frida Kahlo.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in East Lothian, with Sawney Bean.
19
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Robert Wight
- ChildErnest Octavius Wight
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society
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