Edward Augustus Freeman

English historian (1823–1892)
Person human Q1292269
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Edward Augustus Freeman

Summary

Edward Augustus Freeman is a human[1]. Born in Harborne[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1823[3]. He died in Alicante[4]. He died on March 16, 1892[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Augustus Freeman's place of birth was Harborne[2].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman passed away in Alicante[4].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was born on August 2, 1823[3].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was born on 1823[11].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman died on March 16, 1892[5].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman died on 1892[12].
  • Burial took place at Alicante[13].
  • Among Edward Augustus Freeman's spouses was Eleanor Gutch[14].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman's professions included historian[6].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman's professions included politician[8].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman's professions included writer[9].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman held the position of Regius Professor of History[16].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was employed by University of Oxford[17].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was educated at Trinity College[18].
  • A notable student of Edward Augustus Freeman was Arthur Evans[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Augustus Freeman is The History of the Norman Conquest of England[20].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[21].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[22].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was a member of American Antiquarian Society[24].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman was a member of Stubbs Society[26].
  • Edward Augustus Freeman is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Augustus Freeman's place of birth was Harborne[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 2, 1823[3] and 1823[11].

Education

Edward Augustus Freeman's education included a stint at Trinity College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. Edward Augustus Freeman was employed by University of Oxford[17]. He held the position of Regius Professor of History[16]. A notable student of him was Arthur Evans[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Augustus Freeman is The History of the Norman Conquest of England[20].

Personal Life

Among Edward Augustus Freeman's spouses was Eleanor Gutch[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 16, 1892[5] and 1892[12]. Edward Augustus Freeman died in Alicante[4]. The cause of death was smallpox[28]. He is buried at Alicante[13].

Why It Matters

Edward Augustus Freeman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Edward Augustus Freeman born?

Edward Augustus Freeman was born in Harborne[2].

Where did Edward Augustus Freeman die?

Edward Augustus Freeman died in Alicante[4].

Who was Edward Augustus Freeman married to?

Edward Augustus Freeman's spouses include Eleanor Gutch[14].

What did Edward Augustus Freeman do for work?

Edward Augustus Freeman worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and writer[9].

Where did Edward Augustus Freeman go to school?

Edward Augustus Freeman was educated at Trinity College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [28] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 13d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, university teacher, politician +1
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