Edward Delaval

British scientist
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Edward Delaval

Summary

Edward Delaval is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1729[2]. He died in Westminster[3]. He died on August 14, 1814[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Delaval died in Westminster[3].
  • Edward Delaval was born on January 1, 1729[2].
  • Edward Delaval died on August 14, 1814[4].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Edward Delaval's father was Francis Blake Delaval[10].
  • Edward Delaval's mother was Rhoda Apreece[11].
  • Edward Delaval held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Edward Delaval held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edward Delaval's professions included chemist[5].
  • Edward Delaval's professions included physicist[6].
  • Edward Delaval worked as an aristocrat[7].
  • Edward Delaval was educated at Pembroke College[14].
  • Edward Delaval received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Edward Delaval received the Copley Medal[16].
  • Edward Delaval was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Edward Delaval was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[18].
  • Edward Delaval is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Delaval's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Delaval's family name is recorded as Delaval[21].
  • Edward Delaval's given name is recorded as Edward[22].
  • Edward Delaval's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Edward Delaval's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Edward Delaval's sibling is recorded as Rhoda Delaval[25].
  • Edward Delaval's sibling is recorded as Francis Blake Delaval[26].
  • Edward Delaval's sibling is recorded as John Delaval, 1st Baron Delaval[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Delaval was born on January 1, 1729[2]. His father was Francis Blake Delaval[10]. His mother was Rhoda Apreece[11].

Education

Edward Delaval's education included a stint at Pembroke College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[5], physicist[6], and aristocrat[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Copley Medal[16], a medallion[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1731[32].

Death and Burial

Edward Delaval died on August 14, 1814[4]. He passed away in Westminster[3]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Delaval ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where did Edward Delaval die?

Edward Delaval died in Westminster[3].

Who were Edward Delaval's parents?

Edward Delaval's father was Francis Blake Delaval[10]. Edward Delaval's mother was Rhoda Apreece[11].

What did Edward Delaval do for work?

Edward Delaval worked as chemist[5], physicist[6], and aristocrat[7].

Where did Edward Delaval go to school?

Edward Delaval was educated at Pembroke College[14].

What awards did Edward Delaval receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15] and Copley Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . docs.google.com. Retrieved . docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Given name Edward
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Mother Rhoda Apreece
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