![]() | Reiterating as much for myself as for others that for the next several months I shall be working on three articles, Mandell Creighton, Company rule in India, and History of English grammars that have been on my backburner for too long. My time for all other activities on Wikipedia will be severely restricted. Fowler&fowler«Talk» 02:07, 18 November 2022 (UTC) |
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"We behold the face of nature bright with gladness, we often see superabundance of food; we do not see, or we forget, that the birds which are idly singing round us mostly live on insects or seeds, and are thus constantly destroying life; or we forget how largely these songstress, or their eggs, or their nestlings, are destroyed by birds and beasts of prey; we do not always bear in mind, that though food may be now superabundant, it is not so at all seasons of each recurring year."
Articles I need to save from fading into oblivion
editArticles created or majorly worked on
edit- Psychoanalysis: Dorothy Burlingham-Tiffany, Hampstead Clinic (Anna Freud Centre), Psychoanalytic Study of the Child, International Journal of Psychoanalysis, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Arnold Modell, Philip Holzman, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Arnold Goldberg, Jerome Kavka, Training analysis, Lay analysis, Supervised psychoanalysis, and Phyllis Greenacre.
- English grammar: English grammar, History of English grammars, and English noun phrase.
- Enameled cast iron cookware: Cousances, Descoware, Le Crueset
- American ceramic dinnerware: Pfalzgraff
- Natural history of British India: Stanley Henry Prater, Walter Samuel Millard, Ethelbert Blatter, Herbert Musgrave Phipson and Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society
- Famines in British India: Chalisa famine, Doji bara famine, Agra famine of 1837–38, Upper Doab famine of 1860–61, Orissa famine of 1866, Rajputana famine of 1869, Bihar famine of 1873–74, Great Famine of 1876–78, Indian famine of 1896–97, Indian famine of 1899–1900, William Robert Cornish, Timeline of major famines in India during British rule (1765 to 1947)
- History of British India: Ceded and Conquered Provinces, Agra Province, North-Western Provinces, Presidencies and provinces of British India, Political history of Mysore and Coorg (1800–1947), Ludlow Castle, Delhi, and Samuel Ludlow (surgeon).
- Social Legislation in British India: Sati Regulation Act, 1829, Thuggee and Dacoity Suppression Acts, 1836–1848, Indian Slavery Act, 1843, Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850, Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, Female Infanticide Prevention Act, 1870, Age of Consent Act, 1891.
- Natural history-related: Bombay Natural History Society, Indian giant squirrel, Snow Leopard.
- South Asia-related: Kurta, Pajamas, Nehru Jacket, History of Pakistan, Mehrgarh, Indus Valley Civilization, India (Lead, History, Geography, Biodiversity, Clothing, and Cuisine), Indian Mathematics, Kashmir, Greater India, British Raj, Company rule in India, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Saare Jahan Se Achcha, Toda people, Partition of India, Doab, Political history of Mysore and Coorg (1565–1760) , Political history of Mysore and Coorg (1761–1799), Kurmi, Yadav, Jat people (and the version in which I left it, stopping before the onset of § 1.1), and Darjeeling .
- Others: F.P. Wilson, Copying pencil, The Mimic Men, Herbert Reiner Jr.
- Lead: In some articles not listed above, I have written the leads: Mahatma Gandhi, Muhammad Iqbal, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, Sanskrit, Mughal Empire, Shalwar kameez, Indus river, Ganges, Great Bengal famine of 1770, Himalayas, Romila Thapar, ...
My images
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Blanket sleeper
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Camouflage
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Happy birthday
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Segregation
Maps I have added to Wikipedia from my personal collection
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British Indian Empire, 1909: Percentage of Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains
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Indian railways trunk lines, 1853
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Map of Indian Railways in 1871 produced by the UK government India Office for the House of Commons committee on Indian Railways.
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The railway network in India when it was the fourth largest in the world.
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India before the beginning of Mughal rule
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The Mughal Empire at the end of Akbar the Great's reign
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The Mughal Empire at its greatest extent at the end of the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb
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Remnant of the Mughal Empire some decades before East India Company rule in India
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India in 1700 showing the Mughal Empire and the European trading settlements.
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The presidency town of Madras in a 1908 map. Madras was established as Fort St. George in 1640.
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The presidency town of Bombay (shown here in a 1908 map) was established in 1684.
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The presidency town of Calcutta (shown here in a 1908 map) was established in 1690 as Fort William.
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North-Western Provinces, constituted in 1836 from erstwhile Ceded and Conquered Provinces.
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Punjab annexed in 1849.
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Oudh annexed in 1856.
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The British Indian Empire in 1880, when, three years after the formal name-change to "Empire of India," it was still being called "British India".
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The British Indian Empire in 1893, after the annexation of Upper Burma and incorporation of Baluchistan. (uploaded by me, but not from personal copy)
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A map of the British Indian Empire in 1907 during the partition of Bengal (1905–1912).
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The Indian Empire in 1915 after the reunification of Bengal, the creation of the new province of Bihar and Orissa, and the re-establishment of Assam.
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Madras Presidency shown in an 1880 map.
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Bombay Presidency in an 1880 map.
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Bengal Presidency in 1880.
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An 1880 map of Central Provinces. The province had been constituted in 1861.
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1908 map of Central Provinces and Berar. Berar was included in 1903.
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Beluchistan, shown as an independent kingdom along with Afghanistan and Turkestan, in an 1880 map.
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Beluchistan, shown as a part of the British Indian Empire in a 1908 map.
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North-Western Provinces and Oudh, 1857
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An 1885 map of famines in India between 1800 and 1878.
Pictures I have added to Wikipedia from my personal collection
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Engraving from The Graphic, October 1877, showing the plight of animals as well as humans in Bellary district, Madras Presidency, British India during the Great Famine of 1876–78.
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"Famine in India" front cover of Illustrated London News, February 21, 1874
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Famine in Bengal: Grain-boats on the Ganges. Illustrated London News, March 21, 1874
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Famine relief at Bellary, Madras Presidency, The Graphic, October 1877
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Engraving from The Graphic, October 1877, showing two forsaken children in the Bellary district of the Madras Presidency during the famine.
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A second-day cancellation of the series, "Inauguration of New Delhi," issued by the Government of British India, February 1931
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A first day cover issued on 1 April 1937 by the Government of British-ruled Burma to commemorate the separation of Burma from the British Indian Empire
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The stamp series "Victory" issued by the Government of British India to commemorate allied victory in World War II
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Two silver one rupee coins used in India during the British Raj, showing Victoria, Queen, 1862 (left) and Victoria, Empress, 1886 (right)
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Silver one rupee coins showing Edward VII, KIng-Emperor, 1903 (left) and 1908 (right)
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Silver one rupee coins used in India during the British Raj, showing George V, King-Emperor, 1913 (left) and 1919 (right)
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One rupee coins showing George VI, KIng-Emperor, 1940 (left) and just before India's independence in 1947 (right).
My subpages
edit- a) Sandbox, b) F&f's Indian Independence Movement, (c) F&f's Indian mathematics, (d) F&f's Gee's Golden Langur, (e) F&f's Did Britain piggyback on India?, (f) F&f's Classical languages of India, (g) F&f's Official language(s) of India, (h) F&f's Antiquity of Indian literature, and (i) My 2009 FAC reviews.
Wikipedia policy, guidelines, and essays
editMy barnstars, other awards, and honors
editThe Featured Article Barnstar | ||
This is for contributions to many interesting and important featured articles. Pachu Kannan (talk) 03:55, 12 August 2024 (UTC) |
Hi Fowler&fowler! I can feel and understand the desolation in the process of thwarting off bias. It is a thankless job. You have contributed to countless topics with some of the most impeccable sources there ever might be. Thank you 🙏 I hope you continue to do so undeterred by all the hurdles you'd face. And I really hope you like puppies :) — DaxServer (t · m · e · c) 19:12, 24 July 2023 (UTC)
On behalf of the FAR coordinators, thank you, Fowler&fowler! Your work on Darjeeling has allowed the article to retain its featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. I hereby award you this Featured Article Save Award, or FASA. You may display this FA star upon your userpage. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 02:13, 25 September 2022 (UTC)
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar | |
Your contribution are appreciable which are removing the vandalism. Taukeerppw (talk) 18:01, 20 September 2022 (UTC) |
- Bishop Creighton
Very pleased to read on the Maugham FAC page that you are thinking of taking the Right Reverend gentleman forward. I'll be delighted to rummage for additional material; a few possible sources are flitting into my mind. Please let me know when you're ready and I'll crank up the Riley Research Contraption. Meanwhile, tipping my hat to your grandfather, and to you, here is a picture of my Gowers-and-Fowler bookshelf, with a clean sweep of both - just showing off. Tim riley talk 13:37, 25 August 2022 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar | |
What can I say! Fowler&fowler shows a rare combination of painstaking research, great perseverance, writing delightful prose, and everything else that embodies a great Wikipedia editor. Take a bow, master! Dwaipayan (talk) 03:54, 11 August 2022 (UTC) |
The Surreal Barnstar | ||
I have read so many articles on various complex topics related to historical events etc. and your exceptional editing skills have improved a lot of these articles. This is perfect for your contribution, your value to Wikipedia cannot be summed up in two lines. Sir, Keep continuing the great work. Respect !! RS6784 (talk) 14:35, 8 May 2022 (UTC) |
The Barnstar of Diplomacy | |
For upholding the true human values and secularism in The Kashmir files. There are dozens of unregistered editors who without citing any sources wanted to make erratic changes to the article but you resolved them. Splendid job, Fowler :) Sagardd234 (talk) 21:56, 2 May 2022 (UTC) |
Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar | ||
I think you know how important your opinion is, but from my personal experience, and how articles where our paths are crossing have developed and are developing, this barnstar seems perfectly apt. "This barnstar was created for awarding to Wikipedians who don't realize that something they have said has helped make Wikipedia better." I don't want to specifically mention any one example as the barnstar suggests, as there is more than one. So just a simple, thank you! DTM (talk) 16:10, 12 April 2022 (UTC) |
The Anime and Manga BarnSakura | ||
For your greatly appreciated improvements to The Heart of Thomas during its peer review. Morgan695 (talk) 18:25, 4 March 2021 (UTC) |
A kitten for you! | ||
I love all the kitty and creature photos on your talk page! I'm having a bleak day today, not feeling too well, and they brought me smiles today.
Missvain (talk) 16:55, 29 November 2020 (UTC)
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The Barnstar of Awesomeness | ||
(suddenly dropping out of the sky) I just went through your userpage, and found it quite depressing, as I completely disagree to the number of Barnstars and other shiny objects you have. I am ashamed of our collective editor conduct in failing to shower you with appreciation in a volume and frequency that is more mind numbing than a Who performance. Therefore, I humbly present you with my little token: a Barnstar for your allround, wholesome and... simply awesome existence. Proud to have breathed the same air as you. Aditya(talk • contribs) 18:54, 25 August 2020 (UTC) |
Thank you for your part in bringing Australasian Antarctic Expedition to the Main page today, in memory of Brian. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:11, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence | |
Thank you so much for your attention on Indian National Congress. Back in time I worked hard to improve the article, asked for editors for copy edit but later article became matter of disputes. I had to give up eventually. I will start working on it again as I can see a ray of hope. I will also make sure it achieves GA status. Thanks again mate. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ☣ 16:10, 24 May 2020 (UTC) |
The One-third Barnstar | ||
Awarded to User:Jo-Jo Eumerus, User:Fowler&fowler and User:ComplexRational – for having the fortitude, diligence, resilience and "sound moral principle" to show the rest of us the best way to approach a featured article candidacy. Here's to you all three of you! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:48, 24 December 2019 (UTC) |
The Half Barnstar | ||
You're too good of a Wikipedian for just the first half
Also, Thanks so much for your maps of India during the Mughal Empire, they helped a lot in my summer assignment DestinyPegasus (talk) 22:08, 26 July 2023 (UTC) |
The Epic Barnstar | ||
For the immense improvements made on South Asian history related article, most notably on Mughal Empire. Tubslubeamorepersempre (talk) 23:43, 16 July 2019 (UTC) |
Military history reviewers' award | ||
On behalf of the Milhist coordinators, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons for reviewing a total of 2 Milhist articles at PR, GAN, ACR or FAC during the period April to June 2017. Thank you for supporting Wikipedia's quality content processes. AustralianRupert (talk) 05:07, 8 July 2017 (UTC) Keep track of upcoming reviews. Just copy and paste |
British India
Thank you for quality articles such as Political history of Mysore and Coorg (1565–1760), for historic maps of India from your personal collection, for removing POV from the start, for images, and for relying on good faith, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:55, 14 May 2017 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence | |
For your marvelous scrutiny of List of Param Vir Chakra recipients and its parent article. Regards, Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (talk • mail) 02:20, 25 April 2017 (UTC) |
The Pakistan Barnstar of National Merit | ||
In recognition of all your quality contributions covering the history of Pakistan; past, present and future. Knowing your editing history, I believe this barnstar should have been awarded a decade ago :) Mar4d (talk) 08:23, 8 March 2017 (UTC) |
One is Impressed! | |
Incredible work on the V.S Naipaul Page .Thanks a lot! Pranay.rocking (talk) 16:12, 14 April 2014 (UTC) |
The Civility Barnstar | |
For behaving like a normal human being I congratulate you. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:25, 21 September 2012 (UTC) |
The Writer's Barnstar | |
Did you notice? You just got 1000 edits on India! Thanks a lot for maintaining the FA status of the article for so long. That was really Great! TheSpecialUser TSU 12:19, 12 September 2012 (UTC) |
The Editor's Barnstar | |
For your work on a controversial topic Pakistan Murdabad. You have transformed that article. Well done Darkness Shines (talk) 20:45, 24 July 2012 (UTC) |
India service barnstar | ||
In appreciation of your praiseworthy and remarkable effort in promoting India to FA status, as well your invaluable work on India-related articles. I do hope you continue with your wonderful work for a long time. Cheers! :-) Joyson Prabhu Holla at me! 06:35, 19 July 2012 (UTC) |
The Indian Barnstar of National Merit | ||
This user has been nominated by the community of Indian editors for recognition as a Noteworthy Wikimedian at WikiConference India 2011. AshLin (talk) 14:08, 24 November 2011 (UTC) |
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
Awarded for work on the controversial Jat people article, despite some incredible hostility. SH 10:47, 23 October 2011 (UTC) |
The Barnstar of Integrity | ||
You are hereby conferred the barnstar of Integrity for your work on India related topics, specially Gandhi, by Nameisnotimportant (talk) 22:32, 4 August 2011 (UTC) |
The Real Life Barnstar | |
For your valuable effort in retaining the FA status of India Commander (Ping Me) 14:47, 28 July 2011 (UTC) |
The Original Barnstar | ||
Simply for the sheer volume of patience (amount of patience, volume of patience, whatever) you have in discussions in Talk:India Yes Michael? •Talk 07:14, 27 April 2011 (UTC) |
The Original Barnstar | ||
For you contribution in India articleRahulText me 16:13, 10 March 2011 (UTC) |
The WikiProject U.S. Roads Contributor Barnstar | ||
Thanks for your help in getting Interstate 70 in Colorado to Featured Article status. Dave (talk) 06:41, 10 October 2009 (UTC) |
The Editor's Barnstar | ||
The Editor's Barnstar presented to Fowler&Fowler for stupendous efforts at producing excellence in Wikipedia. ImpuMozhi (talk) 08:39, 1 April 2009 (UTC) |
The Epic Barnstar | ||
Awarded to Fowler&fowler for his exceptional work on history-related articles. deeptrivia (talk) 21:19, 5 December 2008 (UTC) |
The Veneration of Virtue | ||
In the name of V: For valiantly verifying the various vitriol in this voluminous venue and vanquishing the villains of vulgarity – vindicating the value of our venture – whilst voiding the visibility of your visage, I volunteer to you, Fowler&fowler, this veneration of virtue. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 12:32, 10 September 2008 (UTC) |
The Content Creativity Barnstar | ||
For the excellent articles and the obscure yet important images you've contributed to Wikipedia. Keep up the good work RavichandarMy coffee shop 08:39, 26 July 2008 (UTC) |
The Special Barnstar | ||
for your impressive and academic contributions to Wikipedia articles 99.231.77.252 03:28, 6 November 2007 (UTC) |
The Socratic Barnstar | ||
for letting the obscurantist trolls feel the heat of knowledge 59.91.253.164 02:19, 26 October 2007 (UTC) |
The Special Barnstar | ||
I award you this special barnstar for your work on Toda people Taprobanus 15:11, 17 October 2007 (UTC) |
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | ||
In recognition of your efforts on the India page, I award you this barnstar. Your work and dedication isn't going unnoticed! GizzaDiscuss © 22:17, 8 October 2007 (UTC) |
The Illumination Award | ||
Sir, you have an uncanny knack for throwing light on lesser known aspects. 59.91.253.92 15:14, 27 July 2007 (UTC) |
The Tiger Award | ||
I hereby award you a tiger! For patient, controlled strength applied to the task of getting everyone to agree on how to list languages in the India infobox. Lexmercatoria 14:59, 18 July 2007 (UTC) |
The Mighty Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | ||
For your uncompromising dedication to the key Wikipedia's policies of WP:NOR, WP:RS, and WP:V and your status as a valuable expert editor. Saravask 23:03, 7 July 2007 (UTC) |
The Order of the Upholder of Wiki | ||
I =Nichalp «Talk»=, award Fowler this barnstar for upholding Wikipedia's core goals and values. =Nichalp «Talk»= 11:43, 21 February 2007 (UTC)]] |
The Barnstar of National Merit | ||
Hey Fowler&fowler, I have been seeing a lot of your work, and I am impressed with the way you always support your edits with hard facts. And even with set backs, you never give up. Truly inspired Unre4Lﺍﹸﻧﺮﮮﺍﻝ UT 02:43, 24 February 2007 (UTC) |
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | ||
For your good efforts to protect articles from disruptive POV pushers NadirAli نادر علی |
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar | ||
On behalf of Unre4L,Szhaider and I for defending us when we were falsely accused,for trying to lift our spirits when we were unjustly blocked,and for your friendly advice. NadirAli نادر علی, Szhaider |
The Editor's Barnstar | ||
For your vigilance in protecting Wikipedia from POV-pushing nationalists, I award you this Editor's Barnstar. CiteCop 17:57, 13 March 2007 (UTC) |