Edmund Yates

British journalist and novelist; (1831-1894)
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Edmund Yates

Summary

Edmund Yates is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on July 3, 1831[3]. He died on May 20, 1894[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Yates was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Edmund Yates was born on July 3, 1831[3].
  • Edmund Yates died on May 20, 1894[4].
  • Edmund Yates's father was Frederick Henry Yates[10].
  • Edmund Yates's mother was Elizabeth Yates[11].
  • Among Edmund Yates's spouses was Louise Katherine Yates[12].
  • Edmund Yates held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Edmund Yates's native language[14].
  • Edmund Yates worked as a writer[5].
  • Edmund Yates's professions included playwright[6].
  • Edmund Yates's professions included journalist[7].
  • Edmund Yates's professions included novelist[8].
  • Edmund Yates's education included a stint at Highgate School[15].
  • Edmund Yates is recorded as male[16].
  • Edmund Yates's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edmund Yates's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Yates[18].
  • Edmund Yates's archives at is recorded as University of California, Los Angeles Library[19].
  • Edmund Yates's family name is recorded as Yates[20].
  • Edmund Yates's given name is recorded as Edmund[21].
  • Edmund Yates's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Edmund Yates's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Edmund Yates's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Edmund Yates's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Edmund Yates's described by source is recorded as Cartoon portraits and biographical sketches of men of the day[26].
  • Edmund Yates's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edmund Yates's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on July 3, 1831[3]. His father was Frederick Henry Yates[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Yates[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Edmund Yates was educated at Highgate School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], playwright[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8].

Personal Life

Edmund Yates was married to Louise Katherine Yates[12].

Death and Burial

Edmund Yates died on May 20, 1894[4].

Why It Matters

Edmund Yates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Edmund Yates born?

Edmund Yates was born in Edinburgh[2].

Who were Edmund Yates's parents?

Edmund Yates's father was Frederick Henry Yates[10]. Edmund Yates's mother was Elizabeth Yates[11].

Who was Edmund Yates married to?

Edmund Yates's spouses include Louise Katherine Yates[12].

What did Edmund Yates do for work?

Edmund Yates worked as writer[5], playwright[6], journalist[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Edmund Yates go to school?

Edmund Yates was educated at Highgate School[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved . en.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edmund
    Spouse Louise Katherine Yates
    Family name Yates
    Writing language English
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