Edward S. Ayensu

Ghanaian scientist and economist
Person human Q5345157
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Edward S. Ayensu

Summary

Edward S. Ayensu is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ghana[2]. He was born on August 28, 1935[3]. He died on April 22, 2023[4]. He worked as an economist[5], biologist[6], botanist[7], and life scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward S. Ayensu was born in Ghana[2].
  • Edward S. Ayensu was born in Takoradi[10].
  • Edward S. Ayensu was born on August 28, 1935[3].
  • Edward S. Ayensu died on April 22, 2023[4].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's mother was Grace Ayensu[11].
  • Edward S. Ayensu held citizenship in Ghana[12].
  • English was Edward S. Ayensu's native language[13].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's professions included economist[5].
  • Edward S. Ayensu worked as a biologist[6].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's professions included botanist[7].
  • Edward S. Ayensu worked as a life scientist[8].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's field of work was botany[14].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's field of work was economics[15].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's education included a stint at University of London[16].
  • Edward S. Ayensu received the Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Edward S. Ayensu received the Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Edward S. Ayensu was a member of Indian National Science Academy[19].
  • Edward S. Ayensu is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's residence is recorded as United States[22].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's family name is recorded as Ayensu[23].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's given name is recorded as Solomon[25].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edward S. Ayensu's affiliation is recorded as Smithsonian Institution[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Ghana[2], a sovereign state[28], in Portuguese Empire[29], founded in 1957[30] and Takoradi[10], a human settlement[31], in Ghana[32]. Edward S. Ayensu was born on August 28, 1935[3]. His mother was Grace Ayensu[11]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Edward S. Ayensu's education included a stint at University of London[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[5], biologist[6], botanist[7], and life scientist[8]. Fields of work include botany[14], an academic discipline[33] and economics[15], an academic discipline[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences[17] and Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[18], a fellowship award[35].

Death and Burial

Edward S. Ayensu died on April 22, 2023[4].

Why It Matters

Edward S. Ayensu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edward S. Ayensu born?

Edward S. Ayensu was born in Ghana[2].

Who were Edward S. Ayensu's parents?

Edward S. Ayensu's mother was Grace Ayensu[11].

What did Edward S. Ayensu do for work?

Edward S. Ayensu worked as economist[5], biologist[6], botanist[7], and life scientist[8].

Where did Edward S. Ayensu go to school?

Edward S. Ayensu was educated at University of London[16].

What awards did Edward S. Ayensu receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences[17] and Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . gaas-gh.org. gaas-gh.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . aasciences.africa. aasciences.africa. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward, Solomon
    Field of work botany, economics
    Family name Ayensu
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Smithsonian Names
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