Edgar Alfred Bowring

British politician and translator (1826–1911)
Person human Q5337090
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Edgar Alfred Bowring

Summary

Edgar Alfred Bowring is a human[1]. He was born on May 26, 1826[2]. He died on January 1, 1911[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], politician[5], and translator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Alfred Bowring was born on May 26, 1826[2].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring died on January 1, 1911[3].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's father was John Bowring[8].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring worked as a linguist[4].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's professions included politician[5].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's professions included translator[6].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring was educated at University College School[11].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring is recorded as male[12].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring was affiliated with the Liberal Party[14].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's family name is recorded as Bowring[15].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's given name is recorded as Edgar[16].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's given name is recorded as Alfred[17].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's work location is recorded as London[18].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's name in native language is recorded as Edgar Alfred Bowring[20].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's sibling is recorded as John Charles Bowring[21].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's candidacy in election is recorded as 1874 United Kingdom general election[22].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's candidacy in election is recorded as 1868 United Kingdom general election[23].
  • Edgar Alfred Bowring's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Edgar Alfred Bowring was born on May 26, 1826[2]. His father was John Bowring[8].

Education

Edgar Alfred Bowring was educated at University College School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[4], politician[5], and translator[6]. Edgar Alfred Bowring held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].

Personal Life

Edgar Alfred Bowring was affiliated with the Liberal Party[14].

Death and Burial

Edgar Alfred Bowring died on January 1, 1911[3].

Why It Matters

Edgar Alfred Bowring ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Edgar Alfred Bowring's parents?

Edgar Alfred Bowring's father was John Bowring[8].

What did Edgar Alfred Bowring do for work?

Edgar Alfred Bowring worked as linguist[4], politician[5], and translator[6].

Where did Edgar Alfred Bowring go to school?

Edgar Alfred Bowring was educated at University College School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Occupation linguist, politician, translator
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