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Harry Johnston
About
British explorer, botanist, linguist and colonial administrator (1858-1927)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Harry Johnston
- Born
- 1858-06-12
- Died
- 1927-07-31
- Occupation
- explorer / diplomat / zoologist / botanist / visual artist / writer / photographer / official / traveler / ethnologist / Africanist / naturalist / botanical collector / colonial administrator
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseWinifred Mary IrbyFrom 1896-10-15
Family
- FatherJohn Brookes Johnston
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
6 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Founder’s Medal | Received |
| 1896 | Companion of the Order of the Bath | Received |
| — | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George | Received |
| — | honorary degree | Received |
| — | Livingstone Medal | Received |
Education
- King's College London
- Royal Academy of Arts
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q772064 ↗
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