Edward Wright
English mathematician and cartographer (1561-1615)
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Summary
Edward Wright was born on October 1561[1] in Garvestone[2]. He died on November 1, 1615[3], in London[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5] and mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[8]
- Educated at: Gonville and Caius College[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Edward Wright (mathematician)[11]
- Family name: Wright[12]
- Given name: Edward[13]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15]
- Name in native language: Edward Wright[16]
- Date of baptism: October 8, 1561[17]
- Different from: Edward Wright[18]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[19]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[20]
Why It Matters
Edward Wright has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Edward Wright born?
Edward Wright was born in Garvestone[2].
Where did Edward Wright die?
Edward Wright passed away in London[4].
What did Edward Wright do for work?
Edward Wright worked as a cartographer[5] and mathematician[6].
Where did Edward Wright go to school?
Edward Wright was educated at Gonville and Caius College[9].