Edward Boys

British Royal Navy officer (1785-1866)
Person human Q5341980
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Summary

Edward Boys is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1785[2]. He died on January 1, 1866[3]. He worked as a writer[4] and naval officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Edward Boys was born on January 1, 1785[2].
  • Edward Boys died on January 1, 1866[3].
  • Edward Boys died on July 6, 1866[6].
  • Edward Boys's father was John Boys[7].
  • A child of Edward Boys was Henry Boys[8].
  • Edward Boys held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Edward Boys held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Edward Boys worked as a writer[4].
  • Edward Boys worked as a naval officer[5].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Boys is Narrative of a Captivity and Adventures in France and Flanders: Between the Years 1803 and 1809[11].
  • Edward Boys is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Boys's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Boys's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[14].
  • Edward Boys's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[15].
  • Edward Boys's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[16].
  • Edward Boys's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[17].
  • Edward Boys's family name is recorded as Boys[18].
  • Edward Boys's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Boys's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Edward Boys's described by source is recorded as A Naval Biographical Dictionary[21].
  • Edward Boys's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Edward Boys's name in native language is recorded as Edward Boys[23].

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Origins and Family

Edward Boys was born on January 1, 1785[2]. His father was John Boys[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4] and naval officer[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Boys is Narrative of a Captivity and Adventures in France and Flanders: Between the Years 1803 and 1809[11].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Boys was Henry Boys[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1866[3] and July 6, 1866[6].

FAQs

Who were Edward Boys's parents?

Edward Boys's father was John Boys[7].

What did Edward Boys do for work?

Edward Boys worked as writer[4] and naval officer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . PubMed. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Boys, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Boys, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Boys, Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 3143
    Name in native language → Edward Boys
    Military, police or special rank → commander, lieutenant, captain
    Notable work → Narrative of a Captivity and Adventures in France and Flanders: Between the Years 1803 and 1809
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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