Edward William Nelson

British marine biologist and polar explorer (1883–1923)
Person human Q3433028
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Edward William Nelson

Summary

Edward William Nelson is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1883[2]. He died on January 17, 1923[3]. He worked as an explorer[4], biologist[5], marine biologist[6], and photographer[7].

Key Facts

  • Edward William Nelson was born on January 1, 1883[2].
  • Edward William Nelson died on January 17, 1923[3].
  • Edward William Nelson died on January 1, 1923[8].
  • Edward William Nelson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Edward William Nelson worked as an explorer[4].
  • Edward William Nelson worked as a biologist[5].
  • Edward William Nelson worked as a marine biologist[6].
  • Edward William Nelson worked as a photographer[7].
  • Edward William Nelson is recorded as male[10].
  • Edward William Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Edward William Nelson's Commons category is recorded as Edward Nelson (marine biologist)[12].
  • Edward William Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[13].
  • Edward William Nelson's given name is recorded as Edward[14].
  • Edward William Nelson's work location is recorded as Zurich[15].
  • Edward William Nelson's manner of death is recorded as suicide[16].
  • Edward William Nelson's different from is recorded as Edward William Nelson[17].
  • Edward William Nelson's different from is recorded as Edward Nelson[18].
  • Edward William Nelson's different from is recorded as Edward Nelson[19].
  • Edward William Nelson's has works in the collection is recorded as National Museum of World Cultures[20].
  • Edward William Nelson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward William Nelson was born on January 1, 1883[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4], biologist[5], marine biologist[6], and photographer[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1923[3] and January 1, 1923[8].

FAQs

What did Edward William Nelson do for work?

Edward William Nelson worked as explorer[4], biologist[5], marine biologist[6], and photographer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Nature. nature.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 21d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Manner of death suicide
    Alexander turnbull library id 216420
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