Edmund Gosse

Summary

Edmund Gosse is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1849^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on May 16, 1928^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], librarian^[7], literary critic^[8], art historian^[9], and translator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Edmund Gosse's place of birth was London^[2].
• Edmund Gosse passed away in London^[4].
• Edmund Gosse was born on September 21, 1849^[3].
• Edmund Gosse was born on 1849^[12].
• Edmund Gosse died on May 16, 1928^[5].
• Edmund Gosse died on 1928^[13].
• Edmund Gosse's father was Philip Henry Gosse^[14].
• Edmund Gosse's mother was Emily Bowes^[15].
• Among Edmund Gosse's spouses was Ellen, Lady Gosse^[16].
• A child of Edmund Gosse was Emily Teresa Gosse^[17].
• A child of Edmund Gosse was Philip Gosse^[18].
• A child of Edmund Gosse was Sylvia Gosse^[19].
• Edmund Gosse held citizenship in United Kingdom^[20].
• English was Edmund Gosse's native language^[21].
• Edmund Gosse's professions included poet^[6].
• Edmund Gosse worked as a librarian^[7].
• Edmund Gosse worked as a literary critic^[8].
• Edmund Gosse worked as an art historian^[9].
• Edmund Gosse worked as a translator^[10].
• Edmund Gosse worked as a literary historian^[22].
• Edmund Gosse was employed by British Museum^[23].
• Edmund Gosse received the Companion of the Order of the Bath^[24].
• Edmund Gosse received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg^[25].
• Edmund Gosse received the Knight Bachelor^[26].
• Edmund Gosse received the Taylorian Lecture^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1849-09-21^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1928-05-16^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: f363319b-43db-456e-b3ce-19a0d6d8a487^[32]

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Origins and Family

Edmund Gosse was born in London^[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 21, 1849^[3] and 1849^[12]. His father was Philip Henry Gosse^[14]. His mother was Emily Bowes^[15]. English was his native language^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], librarian^[7], literary critic^[8], art historian^[9], translator^[10], and literary historian^[22]. Among Edmund Gosse's employers was British Museum^[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath^[24], a grade of an order^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1815^[35]; honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg^[25], an award^[36], in Sweden^[37]; Knight Bachelor^[26], a title of honor^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1300^[40]; Taylorian Lecture^[27], a lecture series^[41]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[42], an award^[43], in France^[44]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg^[45], an award^[46], in France^[47].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Gosse's spouses was Ellen, Lady Gosse^[16]. Children include Emily Teresa Gosse^[17], 1877–1952^[48]; Philip Gosse^[18], a historian^[49], 1879–1959^[50], of United Kingdom^[51]; and Sylvia Gosse^[19], a painter^[52], 1881–1968^[53], of United Kingdom^[54], specialised in painting^[55].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 16, 1928^[5] and 1928^[13]. Edmund Gosse died in London^[4].

Why It Matters

Edmund Gosse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (317 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[56] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[57]

He has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon^[58], a reporter^[59], 1886–1967^[60], of United Kingdom^[61], awarded the Military Cross^[62].

FAQs

Where was Edmund Gosse born?

Edmund Gosse was born in London^[2].

Where did Edmund Gosse die?

Edmund Gosse died in London^[4].

Who were Edmund Gosse's parents?

Edmund Gosse's father was Philip Henry Gosse^[14]. Edmund Gosse's mother was Emily Bowes^[15].

Who was Edmund Gosse married to?

Edmund Gosse's spouses include Ellen, Lady Gosse^[16].

What did Edmund Gosse do for work?

Edmund Gosse worked as poet^[6], librarian^[7], literary critic^[8], art historian^[9], and translator^[10].

What awards did Edmund Gosse receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath^[24], honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg^[25], Knight Bachelor^[26], and Taylorian Lecture^[27].

Who did Edmund Gosse influence?

Edmund Gosse has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon^[58].