Edwin Lankester

British scientist (1814–1874)
Person human Q1294774
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Edwin Lankester

Summary

Edwin Lankester is a human[1]. He was born in Melton[2]. He was born on April 23, 1814[3]. He died in Margate[4]. He died on October 30, 1874[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], university teacher[7], botanist[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Lankester was born in Melton[2].
  • Edwin Lankester passed away in Margate[4].
  • Edwin Lankester was born on April 23, 1814[3].
  • Edwin Lankester died on October 30, 1874[5].
  • Among Edwin Lankester's spouses was Phoebe Lankester[11].
  • A child of Edwin Lankester was Ray Lankester[12].
  • Edwin Lankester held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edwin Lankester worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Edwin Lankester's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edwin Lankester's professions included botanist[8].
  • Edwin Lankester worked as a physician[9].
  • Among Edwin Lankester's employers was University of London[14].
  • Edwin Lankester was educated at University College London[15].
  • Edwin Lankester received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Edwin Lankester was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Edwin Lankester was a member of Royal Microscopical Society[18].
  • Edwin Lankester is recorded as male[19].
  • Edwin Lankester's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edwin Lankester's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Lankester[21].
  • Edwin Lankester's family name is recorded as Q56539186[22].
  • Edwin Lankester's given name is recorded as Edwin[23].
  • Edwin Lankester's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Edwin Lankester's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edwin Lankester's P14397 is recorded as 2815[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Edwin Lankester's place of birth was Melton[2]. He was born on April 23, 1814[3].

Education

Edwin Lankester's education included a stint at University College London[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], university teacher[7], botanist[8], and physician[9]. Edwin Lankester was employed by University of London[14].

Recognition

Edwin Lankester received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Personal Life

Among Edwin Lankester's spouses was Phoebe Lankester[11]. A child of him was Ray Lankester[12].

Death and Burial

Edwin Lankester died on October 30, 1874[5]. He passed away in Margate[4].

Why It Matters

Edwin Lankester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

He has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[27], a solicitor[28], 1878–1941[29], of United Kingdom[30].

FAQs

Where was Edwin Lankester born?

Born in Melton[2], Edwin Lankester…

Where did Edwin Lankester die?

Edwin Lankester passed away in Margate[4].

Who was Edwin Lankester married to?

Edwin Lankester's spouses include Phoebe Lankester[11].

What did Edwin Lankester do for work?

Edwin Lankester worked as naturalist[6], university teacher[7], botanist[8], and physician[9].

Where did Edwin Lankester go to school?

Edwin Lankester was educated at University College London[15].

What awards did Edwin Lankester receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Who did Edwin Lankester influence?

Edwin Lankester has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Melton
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'mg']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57880|batch #57880]]: Import more precise places of birth, date from dewiki"
  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1412]]: [[Q1860]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263717|batch #263717]]"
  3. 16w ago · Dshorthouse · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bionomia id → Edwin Lankester
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P6944]]: Q1294774, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1781392484727"
  4. 19w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 2815
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 2815, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Melton
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Given name → Edwin
    Place of death → Margate
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31705|batch #31705]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (5)"
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