Edward Kelley

English alchemist
Person human Q127080
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Edward Kelley

Summary

Edward Kelley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Worcester[2]. He was born on August 1, 1555[3]. He passed away in Most[4]. He died on 1590[5]. He worked as an alchemist[6], occultist[7], and scryer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (373 views/month, #6,988 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Kelley's place of birth was Worcester[2].
  • Edward Kelley passed away in Most[4].
  • Edward Kelley was born on August 1, 1555[3].
  • Edward Kelley died on 1590[5].
  • Edward Kelley died on November 1, 1597[10].
  • Edward Kelley held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Edward Kelley's professions included alchemist[6].
  • Edward Kelley worked as an occultist[7].
  • Edward Kelley worked as a scryer[8].
  • Edward Kelley's field of work was alchemy[12].
  • Edward Kelley's education included a stint at The King's School, Worcester[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Kelley is Q135246602[14].
  • Edward Kelley is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward Kelley's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward Kelley's Commons category is recorded as Edward Kelley[17].
  • Edward Kelley's family name is recorded as Kelley[18].
  • Edward Kelley's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Kelley's work location is recorded as England[20].
  • Edward Kelley's work location is recorded as Prague[21].
  • Edward Kelley's relative is recorded as Elizabeth Jane Weston[22].
  • Edward Kelley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Edward Kelley's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[24].
  • Edward Kelley's described by source is recorded as Český Krumlov Encyclopedia[25].
  • Edward Kelley's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edward Kelley'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Worcester[2], Edward Kelley… he was born on August 1, 1555[3].

Education

Edward Kelley was educated at The King's School, Worcester[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include alchemist[6], occultist[7], and scryer[8]. Edward Kelley's field of work was alchemy[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Kelley is Q135246602[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1590[5] and November 1, 1597[10]. Edward Kelley died in Most[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Kelley ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (373 views/month, #6,988 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He has been cited as an influence by Enochian magic[29], a knowledge system[30].

FAQs

Where was Edward Kelley born?

Edward Kelley was born in Worcester[2].

Where did Edward Kelley die?

Edward Kelley died in Most[4].

What did Edward Kelley do for work?

Edward Kelley worked as alchemist[6], occultist[7], and scryer[8].

Where did Edward Kelley go to school?

Edward Kelley was educated at The King's School, Worcester[13].

Who did Edward Kelley influence?

Edward Kelley has been cited as an influence by Enochian magic[29].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Q98151858. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Vlastenský slovník historický, Český Krumlov Encyclopedia
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