93,772 profiles ranked live

Back to the boardThe board

Alexander Buchan

✓ Source-basedfalling

Scottish meteorologist, oceanographer and botanist (1829-1907)

ScientistsLived 1829 to 1907 · aged 78
Compare
Fame38.4
Momentum0.6
Languages7
In century#27,790

Alexander Buchan FRS FRSE was a Scottish meteorologist, oceanographer and botanist and is credited with establishing the weather map as the basis of modern weather forecasting. He also proposed the theory of Buchan Spells.

Also inDeutsch

Photos 3

Dean Terrace, Edinburgh, home of Alexander BuchanDean Terrace, Edinburgh, home of Alexander BuchanThe grave of Alexander Buchan, Warriston Cemetery, EdinburghThe grave of Alexander Buchan, Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh

Awards 4

1874Makdougall Brisbane Prize
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Symons Gold Medal

Connected to Alexander 6

Basil John MasonAlso won Symons Gold MedalRamsay TraquairAlso won Makdougall Brisbane PrizeHugh Robert MillAlso won Makdougall Brisbane PrizeDavid AtlasAlso won Symons Gold MedalNapier ShawAlso won Symons Gold MedalWalter Eric SpearAlso won Makdougall Brisbane Prize

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1829 to 1907 · aged 78
Written about in
7 languages

Fame.am measures public visibility signals. It does not measure human value, talent, morality, or credibility.