Edward Foss

British lawyer
Person human Q5342967
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Edward Foss

Summary

Edward Foss is a human[1]. Born in Gough Square[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1787[3]. He died on July 27, 1870[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Foss was born in Gough Square[2].
  • Edward Foss was born on October 16, 1787[3].
  • Edward Foss died on July 27, 1870[4].
  • A child of Edward Foss was Hugh Foss[8].
  • Edward Foss worked as a writer[5].
  • Edward Foss's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Edward Foss received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[9].
  • Edward Foss was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[10].
  • Edward Foss is recorded as male[11].
  • Edward Foss's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Edward Foss's Commons category is recorded as Edward Foss[13].
  • Edward Foss's family name is recorded as Foss[14].
  • Edward Foss's given name is recorded as Edward[15].
  • Edward Foss's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Edward Foss's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17].

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Origins and Family

Edward Foss was born in Gough Square[2]. He was born on October 16, 1787[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and lawyer[6].

Recognition

Edward Foss received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[9].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Foss was Hugh Foss[8].

Death and Burial

Edward Foss died on July 27, 1870[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Foss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Foss born?

Edward Foss was born in Gough Square[2].

What did Edward Foss do for work?

Edward Foss worked as writer[5] and lawyer[6].

What awards did Edward Foss receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, lawyer
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id 1055168907
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 9955
    Bnb person id (obsolete) FossEdward1787-1870
    Lbt person id EdFoss1870
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