Edward Wyke-Smith

English writer (1871–1935)
Person human Q2274359
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Edward Wyke-Smith

Summary

Edward Wyke-Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was United Kingdom[2]. He was born on January 1, 1871[3]. He died on January 1, 1935[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], writer[6], mining engineer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in United Kingdom[2], Edward Wyke-Smith…
  • Edward Wyke-Smith was born on January 1, 1871[3].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith died on January 1, 1935[4].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith worked as an engineer[5].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith worked as a writer[6].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith worked as a mining engineer[7].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith worked as a novelist[8].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's field of work was literature[12].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's field of work was mining industry[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Wyke-Smith is The Marvellous Land of Snergs[14].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[17].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's family name is recorded as Wyke[18].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Wyke-Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in United Kingdom[2], Edward Wyke-Smith… he was born on January 1, 1871[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5], writer[6], mining engineer[7], and novelist[8]. Fields of work include literature[12], a type of arts[21] and mining industry[13], a type of industry[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Wyke-Smith is The Marvellous Land of Snergs[14].

Death and Burial

Edward Wyke-Smith died on January 1, 1935[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Wyke-Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

He has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien[25], a linguist[26], 1892–1973[27], of United Kingdom[28], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], specialised in literature[30].

FAQs

Where was Edward Wyke-Smith born?

Born in United Kingdom[2], Edward Wyke-Smith…

What did Edward Wyke-Smith do for work?

Edward Wyke-Smith worked as engineer[5], writer[6], mining engineer[7], and novelist[8].

Who did Edward Wyke-Smith influence?

Edward Wyke-Smith has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . 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. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → engineer, writer, mining engineer +1
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Instance of → —
    Aliases → —
    Family name → Smith, Wyke
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981058615963506706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257590|batch #257590]]"
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