Ephraim Chambers
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Summary
Ephraim Chambers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on January 1, 1680[3]. He passed away in Islington[4]. He died on May 15, 1740[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], publisher[8], and lexicographer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Ephraim Chambers was born in Kendal[2].
- Ephraim Chambers died in Islington[4].
- Ephraim Chambers was born on January 1, 1680[3].
- Ephraim Chambers died on May 15, 1740[5].
- Ephraim Chambers is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
- Ephraim Chambers's father was unknown Chambers[12].
- Ephraim Chambers held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
- Ephraim Chambers worked as a writer[6].
- Ephraim Chambers's professions included translator[7].
- Ephraim Chambers's professions included publisher[8].
- Ephraim Chambers's professions included lexicographer[9].
- Ephraim Chambers received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
- Ephraim Chambers was a member of Royal Society[15].
- Ephraim Chambers is recorded as male[16].
- Ephraim Chambers's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Ephraim Chambers's Commons category is recorded as Ephraim Chambers[18].
- Ephraim Chambers's family name is recorded as Chambers[19].
- Ephraim Chambers's given name is recorded as Ephraim[20].
- Ephraim Chambers's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
- Ephraim Chambers's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
- Ephraim Chambers's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
- Ephraim Chambers's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
- Ephraim Chambers's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[25].
- Ephraim Chambers's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
- Ephraim Chambers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
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Origins and Family
Ephraim Chambers's place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on January 1, 1680[3]. His father was unknown Chambers[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], publisher[8], and lexicographer[9].
Recognition
Ephraim Chambers received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
Death and Burial
Ephraim Chambers died on May 15, 1740[5]. He died in Islington[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
Why It Matters
Ephraim Chambers has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include Cyclopaedia, or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences[29], a written work[30], founded in 1728[31] and Chambers's Encyclopaedia[32], a written work[33].
FAQs
Where was Ephraim Chambers born?
Ephraim Chambers was born in Kendal[2].
Where did Ephraim Chambers die?
Ephraim Chambers died in Islington[4].
Who were Ephraim Chambers's parents?
Ephraim Chambers's father was unknown Chambers[12].
What did Ephraim Chambers do for work?
Ephraim Chambers worked as writer[6], translator[7], publisher[8], and lexicographer[9].
What awards did Ephraim Chambers receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].