Edward Lhuyd

Summary

Edward Lhuyd is a human^[1]. He was born in Loppington^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1660^[3]. He died in Oxford^[4]. He died on June 30, 1709^[5]. He worked as a naturalist^[6], curator^[7], geographer^[8], botanist^[9], and linguist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Loppington^[2], Edward Lhuyd…
• Edward Lhuyd died in Oxford^[4].
• Edward Lhuyd was born on January 1, 1660^[3].
• Edward Lhuyd died on June 30, 1709^[5].
• Edward Lhuyd's father was Edward Lloyd^[12].
• Edward Lhuyd held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[13].
• Edward Lhuyd worked as a naturalist^[6].
• Edward Lhuyd's professions included curator^[7].
• Edward Lhuyd worked as a geographer^[8].
• Edward Lhuyd worked as a botanist^[9].
• Edward Lhuyd worked as a linguist^[10].
• Edward Lhuyd held the position of museum director^[14].
• Edward Lhuyd was educated at Jesus College^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Edward Lhuyd is Archæologia Britannica^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Edward Lhuyd is Transcript of Lhuyd's Parochialia, &c.^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Edward Lhuyd is V. An account of very large stones voided per urethram. In a letter from Mr Edw. Lhwyd, keeper of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, to Dr Hans Sloane, S. R. S.^[18].
• Edward Lhuyd received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[19].
• Edward Lhuyd was a member of Royal Society^[20].
• Edward Lhuyd is recorded as male^[21].
• Edward Lhuyd's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Edward Lhuyd's Commons category is recorded as Edward Lhuyd^[23].
• Edward Lhuyd's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales^[24].
• Edward Lhuyd's given name is recorded as Edward^[25].
• Edward Lhuyd's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• Edward Lhuyd's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Lhuyd's place of birth was Loppington^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1660^[3]. His father was Edward Lloyd^[12].

Education

Edward Lhuyd was educated at Jesus College^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist^[6], curator^[7], geographer^[8], botanist^[9], and linguist^[10]. Edward Lhuyd held the position of museum director^[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Archæologia Britannica^[16], a book^[28]; Transcript of Lhuyd's Parochialia, &c.^[17]; and V. An account of very large stones voided per urethram. In a letter from Mr Edw. Lhwyd, keeper of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, to Dr Hans Sloane, S. R. S.^[18].

Recognition

Edward Lhuyd received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[19].

Death and Burial

Edward Lhuyd died on June 30, 1709^[5]. He died in Oxford^[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Lhuyd ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

FAQs

Where was Edward Lhuyd born?

Edward Lhuyd's place of birth was Loppington^[2].

Where did Edward Lhuyd die?

Edward Lhuyd passed away in Oxford^[4].

Who were Edward Lhuyd's parents?

Edward Lhuyd's father was Edward Lloyd^[12].

What did Edward Lhuyd do for work?

Edward Lhuyd worked as naturalist^[6], curator^[7], geographer^[8], botanist^[9], and linguist^[10].

Where did Edward Lhuyd go to school?

Edward Lhuyd was educated at Jesus College^[15].

What awards did Edward Lhuyd receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[19].