Edward Carpenter

English utopian socialist, poet and activist (1844–1929)
Person human Q984217
Edward Carpenter
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Edward Carpenter

Summary

Edward Carpenter is a human[1]. Born in Hove[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1844[3]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. He died on June 28, 1929[5]. He worked as a poet[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Carpenter was born in Hove[2].
  • Edward Carpenter passed away in Surrey[4].
  • Edward Carpenter was born on August 29, 1844[3].
  • Edward Carpenter was born on January 1, 1844[10].
  • Edward Carpenter died on June 28, 1929[5].
  • Edward Carpenter died on January 1, 1929[11].
  • Burial took place at Mount Cemetery[12].
  • Edward Carpenter held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Edward Carpenter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Edward Carpenter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Carpenter worked as a poet[6].
  • Edward Carpenter worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Edward Carpenter's professions included writer[8].
  • Edward Carpenter's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Edward Carpenter's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[17].
  • Edward Carpenter was educated at Lycée Hoche[18].
  • Edward Carpenter's education included a stint at Brighton College[19].
  • Edward Carpenter's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
  • Edward Carpenter is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Carpenter's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Carpenter's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[23].
  • Edward Carpenter was affiliated with the Labour Party[24].
  • Edward Carpenter is associated with the libertarian socialism movement[25].
  • Edward Carpenter's Commons category is recorded as Edward Carpenter[26].
  • Edward Carpenter's family name is recorded as Carpenter[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Carpenter was born in Hove[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 29, 1844[3] and January 1, 1844[10].

Education

Educated at Trinity Hall[17], a university building[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1350[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Lycée Hoche[18], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1807[34]; and Brighton College[19], a boarding school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1845[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. Edward Carpenter's field of work was philosophy[16].

Personal Life

Edward Carpenter's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 28, 1929[5] and January 1, 1929[11]. Edward Carpenter passed away in Surrey[4]. He is buried at Mount Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Edward Carpenter has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Holden[39], an architect[40], 1875–1960[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Royal Gold Medal[43].

FAQs

Where was Edward Carpenter born?

Edward Carpenter's place of birth was Hove[2].

Where did Edward Carpenter die?

Edward Carpenter passed away in Surrey[4].

What did Edward Carpenter do for work?

Edward Carpenter worked as poet[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Edward Carpenter go to school?

Edward Carpenter was educated at Trinity Hall[17], Lycée Hoche[18], and Brighton College[19].

Who did Edward Carpenter influence?

Edward Carpenter has been cited as an influence by Charles Holden[39].

References

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

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

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  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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