Edward William Binney

British geologist (1812–1881)
Person human Q3298684
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Edward William Binney

Summary

Edward William Binney is a human[1]. Born in Nottinghamshire[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1812[3]. He passed away in Manchester[4]. He died on January 1, 1881[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], geologist[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nottinghamshire[2], Edward William Binney…
  • Edward William Binney died in Manchester[4].
  • Edward William Binney was born on January 1, 1812[3].
  • Edward William Binney died on January 1, 1881[5].
  • A child of Edward William Binney was Thomas Godfrey Binney[10].
  • A child of Edward William Binney was Alice Hannah Binney[11].
  • Edward William Binney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Edward William Binney worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Edward William Binney's professions included geologist[7].
  • Edward William Binney worked as a botanist[8].
  • Edward William Binney held the position of secretary[13].
  • Edward William Binney held the position of president[14].
  • Edward William Binney held the position of president[15].
  • Edward William Binney held the position of president[16].
  • Edward William Binney held the position of president[17].
  • Edward William Binney's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth's High School[18].
  • Edward William Binney received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Edward William Binney was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Edward William Binney was a member of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society[21].
  • Edward William Binney is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward William Binney's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward William Binney's family name is recorded as Binney[24].
  • Edward William Binney's given name is recorded as Edward William[25].
  • Edward William Binney's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Edward William Binney's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward William Binney was born in Nottinghamshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1812[3].

Education

Edward William Binney's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth's High School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], geologist[7], and botanist[8]. Positions held include secretary[13], a position[28] and president[14], a corporate title[29].

Recognition

Edward William Binney received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].

Personal Life

Children include Thomas Godfrey Binney[10], a military officer[30], 1861–1943[31], of United Kingdom[32] and Alice Hannah Binney[11], 1864–1955[33].

Death and Burial

Edward William Binney died on January 1, 1881[5]. He passed away in Manchester[4].

Why It Matters

Edward William Binney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Edward William Binney born?

Born in Nottinghamshire[2], Edward William Binney…

Where did Edward William Binney die?

Edward William Binney passed away in Manchester[4].

What did Edward William Binney do for work?

Edward William Binney worked as naturalist[6], geologist[7], and botanist[8].

Where did Edward William Binney go to school?

Edward William Binney was educated at Queen Elizabeth's High School[18].

What awards did Edward William Binney receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 451
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Queen Elizabeth's High School
    Place of birth Nottinghamshire
    Child Thomas Godfrey Binney, Alice Hannah Binney
    Position held secretary, president, president +2
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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