Edith Nesbit

English author and poet (1858–1924)
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Edith Nesbit
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Edith Nesbit

Summary

Edith Nesbit is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on August 15, 1858[3]. She died in New Romney[4]. She died on May 4, 1924[5]. She worked as a writer[6], children's writer[7], and poet[8]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edith Nesbit's place of birth was London[2].
  • Edith Nesbit's place of birth was Kennington[10].
  • Edith Nesbit passed away in New Romney[4].
  • Edith Nesbit was born on August 15, 1858[3].
  • Edith Nesbit died on May 4, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary in the Marsh[11].
  • Edith Nesbit's father was John Collis Nesbit[12].
  • Among Edith Nesbit's spouses was Hubert Bland[13].
  • Edith Nesbit was married to Thomas Tucker[14].
  • A child of Edith Nesbit was Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland[15].
  • A child of Edith Nesbit was Paul Bland[16].
  • Edith Nesbit held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Edith Nesbit held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • English was Edith Nesbit's native language[19].
  • Edith Nesbit worked as a writer[6].
  • Edith Nesbit's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Edith Nesbit worked as a poet[8].
  • Edith Nesbit's field of work was Fear[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Edith Nesbit is The Railway Children[21].
  • Edith Nesbit was a member of Fabian Society[22].
  • Edith Nesbit is recorded as female[23].
  • Edith Nesbit's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edith Nesbit's Commons category is recorded as Edith Nesbit[25].
  • Edith Nesbit's family name is recorded as Nesbit[26].
  • Edith Nesbit's family name is recorded as Bland[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Kennington[10], a town[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Edith Nesbit was born on August 15, 1858[3]. Her father was John Collis Nesbit[12]. English was her native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], children's writer[7], and poet[8]. Edith Nesbit's field of work was Fear[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edith Nesbit is The Railway Children[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hubert Bland[13], a politician[33], 1855–1914[34], of United Kingdom[35] and Thomas Tucker[14]. Children include Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland[15], a writer[36], 1886–1950[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38] and Paul Bland[16], 1880–1940[39].

Death and Burial

Edith Nesbit died on May 4, 1924[5]. She passed away in New Romney[4]. Burial took place at St Mary in the Marsh[11].

Why It Matters

Edith Nesbit ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

She has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis[42], a writer[43], 1898–1963[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[46], specialised in writing[47].

Works attributed to her include The Railway Children[48], a written work[49]; Five Children and It[50], a literary work[51]; The Phoenix and the Carpet[52], a literary work[53]; The Story of the Treasure Seekers[54], a literary work[55]; The Story of the Amulet[56], a literary work[57]; and The Enchanted Castle[58], a written work[59].

FAQs

Where was Edith Nesbit born?

Born in London[2], Edith Nesbit…

Where did Edith Nesbit die?

Edith Nesbit died in New Romney[4].

Who were Edith Nesbit's parents?

Edith Nesbit's father was John Collis Nesbit[12].

Who was Edith Nesbit married to?

Edith Nesbit's spouses include Hubert Bland[13] and Thomas Tucker[14].

What did Edith Nesbit do for work?

Edith Nesbit worked as writer[6], children's writer[7], and poet[8].

Who did Edith Nesbit influence?

Edith Nesbit has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis[42].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . fabians.org.uk. Retrieved . fabians.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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