Edward Rigby

British surgeon
Person human Q16858288
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Edward Rigby

Summary

Edward Rigby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Atherton[2]. He was born on December 27, 1747[3]. He died on October 27, 1821[4]. He worked as a surgeon[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Rigby was born in Atherton[2].
  • Edward Rigby was born on December 27, 1747[3].
  • Edward Rigby died on October 27, 1821[4].
  • Edward Rigby's father was John Rigby[8].
  • Edward Rigby's mother was Sarah Taylor[9].
  • Among Edward Rigby's spouses was Anne Palgrave[10].
  • Edward Rigby was married to Sarah Dybal[11].
  • A child of Edward Rigby was Edward Rigby[12].
  • A child of Edward Rigby was Elizabeth Eastlake[13].
  • A child of Edward Rigby was Matilda Rigby[14].
  • A child of Edward Rigby was Sarah Rigby[15].
  • A child of Edward Rigby was Gertrude Rigby[16].
  • A child of Edward Rigby was Anna von Wahl[17].
  • Edward Rigby's professions included surgeon[5].
  • Edward Rigby's professions included writer[6].
  • Edward Rigby was educated at Norwich School[18].
  • Edward Rigby is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Rigby's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Rigby's Commons category is recorded as Edward Rigby (1747–1821)[21].
  • Edward Rigby's family name is recorded as Rigby[22].
  • Edward Rigby's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Rigby's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Edward Rigby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edward Rigby's different from is recorded as Edward Rigby[26].
  • Edward Rigby's sibling is recorded as Sarah Rigby[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Atherton[2], Edward Rigby… he was born on December 27, 1747[3]. His father was John Rigby[8]. His mother was Sarah Taylor[9].

Education

Edward Rigby was educated at Norwich School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[5] and writer[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Palgrave[10], 1777–1872[28], of Kingdom of Great Britain[29] and Sarah Dybal[11]. Children include Edward Rigby[12], an obstetrician[30], 1804–1860[31]; Elizabeth Eastlake[13], an art historian[32], 1809–1893[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34]; Matilda Rigby[14], 1815–1890[35]; Sarah Rigby[15]; Gertrude Rigby[16]; and Anna von Wahl[17].

Death and Burial

Edward Rigby died on October 27, 1821[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Rigby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Rigby born?

Edward Rigby was born in Atherton[2].

Who were Edward Rigby's parents?

Edward Rigby's father was John Rigby[8]. Edward Rigby's mother was Sarah Taylor[9].

Who was Edward Rigby married to?

Edward Rigby's spouses include Anne Palgrave[10] and Sarah Dybal[11].

What did Edward Rigby do for work?

Edward Rigby worked as surgeon[5] and writer[6].

Where did Edward Rigby go to school?

Edward Rigby was educated at Norwich School[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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