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− | '''Beaumont Marjoribanks''' ([[1740s|1742]] |
+ | '''Beaumont Marjoribanks''' ([[1740s|1742]]—[[1840s|1845]]) was a pioneer in [[Herbology]], collecting and classifying many magical plants. |
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− | For this he was featured on a [[Chocolate Frog Cards|Chocolate Frog Card]]. He is credited with discovering the effects of [[Gillyweed]], despite [[Elladora Ketteridge]] stumbling upon them about a hundred years prior. <ref> |
+ | For this he was featured on a [[Chocolate Frog Cards|Chocolate Frog Card]]. He is credited with discovering the effects of [[Gillyweed]], despite [[Elladora Ketteridge]] stumbling upon them about a hundred years prior. <ref>Majoribanks's Chocolate Frog Card in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''</ref> |
There was a bust of Marjoribanks on the [[History of Magic classroom]], next to [[Cuthbert Binns]]'s desk. <ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' - PS2 version</ref> |
There was a bust of Marjoribanks on the [[History of Magic classroom]], next to [[Cuthbert Binns]]'s desk. <ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' - PS2 version</ref> |
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+ | ==Etymology== |
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+ | The name "Beaumont" comes from a French surname meaning "beautiful mountain". |
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+ | ==Behind the scenes== |
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+ | *There appear to be inconsistencies in the spelling of this individual's surname: in the video games, it appears to be spelt "Majorbanks". In the real-life [[Chocolate Frog Cards]] once released in the United States (which were penned by [[J. K. Rowling]]), it is spelt "[http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/wizcards/03-beaumont-marjoribanks.jpg Marjoribanks]". |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{FWC}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{FWC}} |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{FWC}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{FWC}} |
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+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Appears on statue(s)}} |
==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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+ | {{Herbology}} |
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+ | [[fr:Beaumont Marjoribanks]] |
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[[Category:1742 births|Marjoribanks, Beaumont]] |
[[Category:1742 births|Marjoribanks, Beaumont]] |
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+ | [[Category:1845 deaths|Majoribanks, Beaumont]] |
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[[Category:Chocolate Frog Cards|Marjoribanks, Beaumont]] |
[[Category:Chocolate Frog Cards|Marjoribanks, Beaumont]] |
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[[Category:Males|Majoribanks, Beaumont]] |
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[[Category:Wizards|Marjoribanks, Beaumont]] |
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Revision as of 14:49, 28 September 2014
Beaumont Marjoribanks (1742—1845) was a pioneer in Herbology, collecting and classifying many magical plants.
For this he was featured on a Chocolate Frog Card. He is credited with discovering the effects of Gillyweed, despite Elladora Ketteridge stumbling upon them about a hundred years prior. [1] There was a bust of Marjoribanks on the History of Magic classroom, next to Cuthbert Binns's desk. [2]
Etymology
The name "Beaumont" comes from a French surname meaning "beautiful mountain".
Behind the scenes
- There appear to be inconsistencies in the spelling of this individual's surname: in the video games, it appears to be spelt "Majorbanks". In the real-life Chocolate Frog Cards once released in the United States (which were penned by J. K. Rowling), it is spelt "Marjoribanks".
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on statue(s))
Notes and references
- ↑ Majoribanks's Chocolate Frog Card in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) - PS2 version