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 Suffolk[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], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edwin Lankester was born in Suffolk[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[10].
  • A child of Edwin Lankester was Ray Lankester[11].
  • Edwin Lankester held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Edwin Lankester worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Edwin Lankester's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edwin Lankester's professions included botanist[8].
  • Edwin Lankester was employed by University of London[13].
  • Edwin Lankester's education included a stint at University College London[14].
  • Edwin Lankester received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Edwin Lankester was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Edwin Lankester was a member of Royal Microscopical Society[17].
  • Edwin Lankester is recorded as male[18].
  • Edwin Lankester's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edwin Lankester's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Lankester[20].
  • Edwin Lankester's family name is recorded as Q56539186[21].
  • Edwin Lankester's given name is recorded as Edwin[22].
  • Edwin Lankester's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].

Body

Origins and Family

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

Education

Edwin Lankester's education included a stint at University College London[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], university teacher[7], and botanist[8]. Edwin Lankester was employed by University of London[13].

Recognition

Edwin Lankester received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Personal Life

Among Edwin Lankester's spouses was Phoebe Lankester[10]. A child of him was Ray Lankester[11].

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).[9]

He has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[24], a solicitor[25], 1878–1941[26], of United Kingdom[27].

FAQs

Where was Edwin Lankester born?

Born in Suffolk[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[10].

What did Edwin Lankester do for work?

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

Where did Edwin Lankester go to school?

Edwin Lankester was educated at University College London[14].

What awards did Edwin Lankester receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Who did Edwin Lankester influence?

Edwin Lankester has been cited as an influence by Frank Pick[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21h ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Suffolk
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Given name Edwin
    Place of death Margate
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