Eli Lilly

American pharmacist, Union Army officer, businessman, philanthropist
Person human Q2984214
Eli Lilly
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Eli Lilly

Summary

Eli Lilly is a human[1]. Born in Baltimore[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1838[3]. He passed away in Indianapolis[4]. He died on June 6, 1898[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], military personnel[7], pharmacist[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,656 views/month, #6,754 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Eli Lilly was born in Baltimore[2].
  • Eli Lilly passed away in Indianapolis[4].
  • Eli Lilly was born on July 8, 1838[3].
  • Eli Lilly died on June 6, 1898[5].
  • Eli Lilly is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Eli Lilly was Josiah K. Lilly, Sr.[12].
  • Eli Lilly held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Eli Lilly worked as a chemist[6].
  • Eli Lilly's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Eli Lilly worked as a pharmacist[8].
  • Eli Lilly's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Eli Lilly's field of work was pharmacist[14].
  • Eli Lilly was educated at DePauw University[15].
  • Eli Lilly received the Feldberg Foundation Prize[16].
  • Eli Lilly is recorded as male[17].
  • Eli Lilly's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Eli Lilly was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Eli Lilly's Commons category is recorded as Eli Lilly[20].
  • Eli Lilly's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • The cause of death was cancer[22].
  • Eli Lilly's family name is recorded as Q16872163[23].
  • Eli Lilly's given name is recorded as Eli[24].
  • Eli Lilly's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Eli Lilly was born in Baltimore[2]. He was born on July 8, 1838[3].

Education

Eli Lilly was educated at DePauw University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], military personnel[7], pharmacist[8], and businessperson[9]. Eli Lilly's field of work was pharmacist[14].

Recognition

Eli Lilly received the Feldberg Foundation Prize[16].

Personal Life

A child of Eli Lilly was Josiah K. Lilly, Sr.[12]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Eli Lilly died on June 6, 1898[5]. He died in Indianapolis[4]. The cause of death was cancer[22]. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eli Lilly include he and Company[26], a business[27], in United States[28], founded in 1875[29], headquartered in Indianapolis[30].

Why It Matters

Eli Lilly ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,656 views/month, #6,754 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include he and Company[26], a business[27], in United States[28], founded in 1875[29], headquartered in Indianapolis[30].

FAQs

Where was Eli Lilly born?

Born in Baltimore[2], Eli Lilly…

Where did Eli Lilly die?

Eli Lilly died in Indianapolis[4].

What did Eli Lilly do for work?

Eli Lilly worked as chemist[6], military personnel[7], pharmacist[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Eli Lilly go to school?

Eli Lilly was educated at DePauw University[15].

What awards did Eli Lilly receive?

Honors received include Feldberg Foundation Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [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.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at DePauw University
    Place of birth Baltimore
    Member of political party Republican Party
    Child Josiah K. Lilly, Sr.
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