Edward Gwynn

Gaelic scholar
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Edward Gwynn

Summary

Edward Gwynn is a human[1]. He was born in Ramelton[2]. He was born on 1868[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on 1941[5]. He worked as an author[6] and linguist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ramelton[2], Edward Gwynn…
  • Edward Gwynn passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Edward Gwynn was born on 1868[3].
  • Edward Gwynn was born on April 1, 1868[9].
  • Edward Gwynn died on 1941[5].
  • Edward Gwynn died on February 10, 1941[10].
  • Edward Gwynn's father was John Gwynn[11].
  • Edward Gwynn's mother was Lucy Josephine O'Brien[12].
  • Edward Gwynn was married to Olive Mary Ponsonby[13].
  • A child of Edward Gwynn was John David Gwynn[14].
  • A child of Edward Gwynn was Arthur Montagu Gwynn[15].
  • A child of Edward Gwynn was Lucy Margaret Gwynn[16].
  • A child of Edward Gwynn was Edward Harold Gwynn[17].
  • A child of Edward Gwynn was Olive Ruth Gwynn[18].
  • Edward Gwynn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Edward Gwynn held citizenship in Irish Free State[20].
  • Edward Gwynn's professions included author[6].
  • Edward Gwynn's professions included linguist[7].
  • Edward Gwynn's field of work was Celtic languages[21].
  • Among Edward Gwynn's employers was University of Dublin[22].
  • Edward Gwynn's education included a stint at St Columba's College, Dublin[23].
  • Edward Gwynn's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[24].
  • Edward Gwynn was a member of Royal Irish Academy[25].
  • Edward Gwynn is recorded as male[26].
  • Edward Gwynn's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ramelton[2], Edward Gwynn… Recorded date of birth include 1868[3] and April 1, 1868[9]. His father was John Gwynn[11]. His mother was Lucy Josephine O'Brien[12].

Education

Educated at St Columba's College, Dublin[23], a boarding school[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1843[30] and Trinity College, Dublin[24], a collegiate university[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1592[33], headquartered in Dublin[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6] and linguist[7]. Edward Gwynn's field of work was Celtic languages[21]. Among his employers was University of Dublin[22].

Personal Life

Among Edward Gwynn's spouses was Olive Mary Ponsonby[13]. Children include John David Gwynn[14], a cricketer[35], 1907–1998[36]; Arthur Montagu Gwynn[15], 1908–2008[37]; Lucy Margaret Gwynn[16]; Edward Harold Gwynn[17]; and Olive Ruth Gwynn[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1941[5] and February 10, 1941[10]. Edward Gwynn died in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Gwynn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Edward Gwynn born?

Born in Ramelton[2], Edward Gwynn…

Where did Edward Gwynn die?

Edward Gwynn died in Dublin[4].

Who were Edward Gwynn's parents?

Edward Gwynn's father was John Gwynn[11]. Edward Gwynn's mother was Lucy Josephine O'Brien[12].

Who was Edward Gwynn married to?

Edward Gwynn's spouses include Olive Mary Ponsonby[13].

What did Edward Gwynn do for work?

Edward Gwynn worked as author[6] and linguist[7].

Where did Edward Gwynn go to school?

Edward Gwynn was educated at St Columba's College, Dublin[23] and Trinity College, Dublin[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward
    Field of work Celtic languages
    Spouse Olive Mary Ponsonby
    Family name Gwynn
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32117|batch #32117]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (30)"
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