Edward Atkinson

United States businessman and economist (1827–1905)
Person human Q5341628
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Edward Atkinson

Summary

Edward Atkinson is a human[1]. He was born in Brookline[2]. He was born on February 10, 1827[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on December 11, 1905[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], peace activist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brookline[2], Edward Atkinson…
  • Edward Atkinson passed away in Boston[4].
  • Edward Atkinson was born on February 10, 1827[3].
  • Edward Atkinson was born on January 1, 1827[10].
  • Edward Atkinson died on December 11, 1905[5].
  • Edward Atkinson died on January 1, 1905[11].
  • Burial took place at Old Burying Ground[12].
  • Edward Atkinson's father was Amos Atkinson[13].
  • Edward Atkinson's mother was Anna Greenleaf Sawyer[14].
  • A child of Edward Atkinson was Robert Whitman Atkinson[15].
  • Edward Atkinson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Edward Atkinson's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Edward Atkinson worked as a peace activist[7].
  • Edward Atkinson worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Atkinson's education included a stint at University of South Carolina[17].
  • Edward Atkinson's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[18].
  • Edward Atkinson received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Edward Atkinson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Edward Atkinson was a member of American Anti-Imperialist League[21].
  • Edward Atkinson is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Atkinson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Atkinson was affiliated with the National Democratic Party[24].
  • Edward Atkinson's Commons category is recorded as Edward Atkinson[25].
  • Edward Atkinson's family name is recorded as Atkinson[26].
  • Edward Atkinson's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brookline[2], Edward Atkinson… Recorded date of birth include February 10, 1827[3] and January 1, 1827[10]. His father was Amos Atkinson[13]. His mother was Anna Greenleaf Sawyer[14].

Education

Educated at University of South Carolina[17], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1801[30] and Dartmouth College[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1769[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], peace activist[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Edward Atkinson received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Atkinson was Robert Whitman Atkinson[15]. He was affiliated with the National Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 11, 1905[5] and January 1, 1905[11]. Edward Atkinson passed away in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Old Burying Ground[12].

Why It Matters

Edward Atkinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Edward Atkinson born?

Edward Atkinson was born in Brookline[2].

Where did Edward Atkinson die?

Edward Atkinson died in Boston[4].

Who were Edward Atkinson's parents?

Edward Atkinson's father was Amos Atkinson[13]. Edward Atkinson's mother was Anna Greenleaf Sawyer[14].

What did Edward Atkinson do for work?

Edward Atkinson worked as entrepreneur[6], peace activist[7], and writer[8].

Where did Edward Atkinson go to school?

Edward Atkinson was educated at University of South Carolina[17] and Dartmouth College[18].

What awards did Edward Atkinson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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