Edmund Fry

British type-founder (1754–1835)
Person human Q5339482
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Edmund Fry

Summary

Edmund Fry is a human[1]. Born in Bristol[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1754[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 25, 1835[5]. He worked as a chocolatier[6] and type founder[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Fry was born in Bristol[2].
  • Edmund Fry passed away in London[4].
  • Edmund Fry was born on January 1, 1754[3].
  • Edmund Fry died on December 25, 1835[5].
  • Edmund Fry's father was Joseph Fry[9].
  • Edmund Fry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Edmund Fry held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Edmund Fry's professions included chocolatier[6].
  • Edmund Fry's professions included type founder[7].
  • Among Edmund Fry's employers was Q136195123[12].
  • Edmund Fry was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Edmund Fry is recorded as male[14].
  • Edmund Fry's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edmund Fry's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Fry[16].
  • Edmund Fry's family name is recorded as Fry[17].
  • Edmund Fry's given name is recorded as Edmund[18].
  • Edmund Fry's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Edmund Fry's different from is recorded as Edmund Fry[20].
  • Edmund Fry's different from is recorded as Q136202476[21].
  • Edmund Fry's sibling is recorded as Joseph Storrs Fry[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Edmund Fry's place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on January 1, 1754[3]. His father was Joseph Fry[9].

Education

Edmund Fry's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chocolatier[6] and type founder[7]. Edmund Fry was employed by Q136195123[12].

Death and Burial

Edmund Fry died on December 25, 1835[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edmund Fry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edmund Fry born?

Born in Bristol[2], Edmund Fry…

Where did Edmund Fry die?

Edmund Fry passed away in London[4].

Who were Edmund Fry's parents?

Edmund Fry's father was Joseph Fry[9].

What did Edmund Fry do for work?

Edmund Fry worked as chocolatier[6] and type founder[7].

Where did Edmund Fry go to school?

Edmund Fry was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Vatican library id (former scheme) ADV10063962
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