Edward Forster

English cleric and writer (1769-1828)
Person human Q5342962
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Edward Forster

Summary

Edward Forster is a human[1]. Born in Colchester[2], he… he was born on June 11, 1769[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 18, 1828[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Forster was born in Colchester[2].
  • Edward Forster died in Paris[4].
  • Edward Forster was born on June 11, 1769[3].
  • Edward Forster died on February 18, 1828[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Forster's father was Nathaniel Forster[9].
  • Edward Forster's mother was Rhoda[10].
  • Among Edward Forster's spouses was Lavinia Forster[11].
  • Among Edward Forster's spouses was Elizabeth Anne Bedingfeld[12].
  • A child of Edward Forster was Julia Philippine Forster[13].
  • A child of Edward Forster was Emma Forster[14].
  • Edward Forster held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Forster held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Edward Forster worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • Edward Forster's education included a stint at Balliol College[17].
  • Edward Forster was educated at Norwich School[18].
  • Edward Forster received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Edward Forster was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Edward Forster was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[21].
  • Edward Forster's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].
  • Edward Forster is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Forster's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Forster's family name is recorded as Forster[25].
  • Edward Forster's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward Forster's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Forster was born in Colchester[2]. He was born on June 11, 1769[3]. His father was Nathaniel Forster[9]. His mother was Rhoda[10].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Norwich School[18], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1980[34].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Forster's professions included Anglican priest[6].

Recognition

Edward Forster received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lavinia Forster[11], 1775–1858[35] and Elizabeth Anne Bedingfeld[12]. Children include Julia Philippine Forster[13], 1814–1875[36] and Emma Forster[14], 1809–1898[37]. Edward Forster's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].

Death and Burial

Edward Forster died on February 18, 1828[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Forster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Forster born?

Born in Colchester[2], Edward Forster…

Where did Edward Forster die?

Edward Forster passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Edward Forster's parents?

Edward Forster's father was Nathaniel Forster[9]. Edward Forster's mother was Rhoda[10].

Who was Edward Forster married to?

Edward Forster's spouses include Lavinia Forster[11] and Elizabeth Anne Bedingfeld[12].

What did Edward Forster do for work?

Edward Forster worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did Edward Forster go to school?

Edward Forster was educated at Balliol College[17] and Norwich School[18].

What awards did Edward Forster receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . en.wikisource.org. en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . lordbyron.org. lordbyron.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . lordbyron.org. lordbyron.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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