Edward Garnett

British writer and critic (1868–1937)
Person human Q1651229
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Edward Garnett

Summary

Edward Garnett is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1868[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 19, 1937[5]. He worked as a writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Garnett was born in London[2].
  • Edward Garnett died in London[4].
  • Edward Garnett was born on January 1, 1868[3].
  • Edward Garnett died on February 19, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[11].
  • Edward Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[12].
  • Edward Garnett's mother was Olivia Narney Singleton[13].
  • Edward Garnett was married to Constance Garnett[14].
  • A child of Edward Garnett was David Garnett[15].
  • Edward Garnett held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Edward Garnett's professions included writer[6].
  • Edward Garnett worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Edward Garnett worked as a journalist[8].
  • Edward Garnett worked as an editor[9].
  • Edward Garnett's field of work was literature[17].
  • Edward Garnett's field of work was literary criticism[18].
  • Edward Garnett was educated at City of London School[19].
  • Edward Garnett is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Garnett's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Garnett's Commons category is recorded as Edward Garnett[22].
  • Edward Garnett's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[23].
  • Edward Garnett's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[24].
  • Edward Garnett's family name is recorded as Garnett[25].
  • Edward Garnett's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward Garnett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Garnett's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1868[3]. His father was Richard Garnett[12]. His mother was Olivia Narney Singleton[13].

Education

Edward Garnett's education included a stint at City of London School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and editor[9]. Fields of work include literature[17], a type of arts[28] and literary criticism[18], a literary genre[29].

Personal Life

Edward Garnett was married to Constance Garnett[14]. A child of him was David Garnett[15].

Death and Burial

Edward Garnett died on February 19, 1937[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Garnett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Edward Garnett born?

Edward Garnett's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Garnett die?

Edward Garnett died in London[4].

Who were Edward Garnett's parents?

Edward Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[12]. Edward Garnett's mother was Olivia Narney Singleton[13].

Who was Edward Garnett married to?

Edward Garnett's spouses include Constance Garnett[14].

What did Edward Garnett do for work?

Edward Garnett worked as writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and editor[9].

Where did Edward Garnett go to school?

Edward Garnett was educated at City of London School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child David Garnett
    Field of work literature, literary criticism
    Given name Edward
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