Edward John Eyre
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Summary
Edward John Eyre was born on August 5, 1815[1], in Whipsnade[2]. He died on November 30, 1901[3], in Devon[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], colonial administrator[6], and traveler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,027 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Adelaide Eyre[9]
- Child: Ada Austen Eyre[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Position held: Governor of Jamaica[12]
- Educated at: Sedbergh School[13], King Edward VI Grammar School[14]
- Award received: Founder’s Medal[15], Clarke Medal[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Edward John Eyre[18]
- Family name: Eyre[19]
- Given name: Edward[20], John[21]
- Significant event: Morant Bay rebellion[22]
- Relative: John Davies Ormond[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[24], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The Encyclopedia Americana[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[31], Olomouc City Library regional database[32]
- Participant in: Eyre's 1839 expeditions[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Commons Creator page: Edward John Eyre[35]
- Name in native language: Edward John Eyre[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward John Eyre include Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre[37], an endorheic lake[38], in Australia[39]; Eyre Highway[40], a highway[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1942[43]; and Eyre River[44], a river[45], in New Zealand[46].
Why It Matters
Edward John Eyre has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre[37], an endorheic lake[38], in Australia[39]; Eyre Highway[40], a highway[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1942[43]; and Eyre River[44], a river[45], in New Zealand[46].
FAQs
Where was Edward John Eyre born?
Edward John Eyre was born in Whipsnade[2].
Where did Edward John Eyre die?
Edward John Eyre passed away in Devon[4].
Who was Edward John Eyre married to?
Edward John Eyre's spouses include Adelaide Eyre[9].
What did Edward John Eyre do for work?
Edward John Eyre worked as an explorer[5], colonial administrator[6], and traveler[7].
Where did Edward John Eyre go to school?
Edward John Eyre was educated at Sedbergh School[13] and King Edward VI Grammar School[14].
What awards did Edward John Eyre receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[15] and Clarke Medal[16].