Alfred Edward Taylor

British philosopher (1869–1945)
Person human Q509187
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Alfred Edward Taylor

Summary

Alfred Edward Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in Oundle[2]. He was born on +1869-12-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on +1945-10-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Edward Taylor was born in Oundle[2].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor was born on +1869-12-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor died on +1945-10-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor was employed by McGill University[10].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor was employed by University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Among Alfred Edward Taylor's employers was University of St Andrews[12].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's education included a stint at New College[13].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor was a member of British Academy[15].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[17].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor is recorded as male[18].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Edward Taylor[20].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[21].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's given name is recorded as Alfred[22].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Alfred Edward Taylor's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Alfred Edward Taylor was born in Oundle[2]. He was born on +1869-12-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Alfred Edward Taylor was educated at New College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include McGill University[10], a public research university[26], in Canada[27], founded in 1821[28], headquartered in Montreal[29]; University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1583[32], headquartered in Edinburgh[33]; and University of St Andrews[12], a public university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1413[36], headquartered in Fife[37].

Recognition

Alfred Edward Taylor received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].

Death and Burial

Alfred Edward Taylor died on +1945-10-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Edward Taylor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Edward Taylor born?

Alfred Edward Taylor's place of birth was Oundle[2].

Where did Alfred Edward Taylor die?

Alfred Edward Taylor passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Alfred Edward Taylor do for work?

Alfred Edward Taylor worked as philosopher[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alfred Edward Taylor go to school?

Alfred Edward Taylor was educated at New College[13].

What awards did Alfred Edward Taylor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alfred, Edward
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at
    Employer McGill University, University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews
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