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Richard Strachey
About
English army general, geologist and civil servant (1817-1908)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Richard Strachey
- Born
- 1817-07-24
- Died
- 1908-02-12
- Occupation
- colonial administrator / politician / geologist / explorer / botanical collector / botanist / army officer / geographer / scientific collector / naturalist / military officer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Sutton Court
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseJane StracheyFrom 1859-01-04
- SpouseCaroline Anne BowlesFrom 1854-12-27
Family
- FatherEdward Strachey
- MotherJulia Woobine Kirkpatrick
- SiblingEdward Strachey
- SiblingJohn Strachey
- ChildLytton Strachey
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
3 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1897 | Royal Medal | Received |
| 1897 | Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society | Received |
Education
- Addiscombe Military Seminary1834 — 1836
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q6191761 ↗
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