Edward Burnett Tylor

English anthropologist (1832–1917)
Person human Q141037
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Edward Burnett Tylor

Summary

Edward Burnett Tylor is a human[1]. He was born in Camberwell[2]. He was born on October 2, 1832[3]. He died in Wellington[4]. He died on January 2, 1917[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and sociologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Burnett Tylor's place of birth was Camberwell[2].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor died in Wellington[4].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was born on October 2, 1832[3].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor died on January 2, 1917[5].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • English was Edward Burnett Tylor's native language[12].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as a sociologist[9].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's field of work was anthropology[13].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was employed by University of Seville[14].
  • Among Edward Burnett Tylor's employers was University of Oxford[15].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was educated at Grove House School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Burnett Tylor is Quetelet on the Science of Man[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Burnett Tylor is Primitive culture[18].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's Commons category is recorded as Edward Burnett Tylor[23].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's archives at is recorded as Pitt Rivers Museum[24].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's family name is recorded as Tylor[25].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edward Burnett Tylor[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Burnett Tylor was born in Camberwell[2]. He was born on October 2, 1832[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Edward Burnett Tylor's education included a stint at Grove House School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and sociologist[9]. Edward Burnett Tylor's field of work was anthropology[13]. Employers include University of Seville[14], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Seville[31] and University of Oxford[15], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Quetelet on the Science of Man[17] and Primitive culture[18], a written work[36].

Recognition

Edward Burnett Tylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Death and Burial

Edward Burnett Tylor died on January 2, 1917[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Burnett Tylor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include Primitive culture[39], a written work[40].

FAQs

Where was Edward Burnett Tylor born?

Edward Burnett Tylor's place of birth was Camberwell[2].

Where did Edward Burnett Tylor die?

Edward Burnett Tylor passed away in Wellington[4].

What did Edward Burnett Tylor do for work?

Edward Burnett Tylor worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], and sociologist[9].

Where did Edward Burnett Tylor go to school?

Edward Burnett Tylor was educated at Grove House School[16].

What awards did Edward Burnett Tylor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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    Notable work Quetelet on the Science of Man, Primitive culture
    Archives at Pitt Rivers Museum
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