John Ball
John Ball (1818–1889) was a botanist, politician and writer.
Also recorded as Ball.
John Ball in brief
- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1889
- Known for
- botanist,politician,writer,mountaineer,explorer,botanical collector,scientific collector
- Place of birth
- Dublin
Overview
Born at Dublin in 1818, died at London in 1889.
In detail
John Ball studied at Christ's College and St Mary's College, Oscott. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is natural history.
Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Positions recorded include Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Linnean Society of London and Middle Temple.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q957519: John Ball
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