Erasmus Darwin
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Erasmus Darwin
Summary
Erasmus Darwin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elston[2]. He was born on December 12, 1731[3]. He passed away in Breadsall[4]. He died on April 18, 1802[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], physician[7], botanist[8], physician writer[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,577 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Elston[2], Erasmus Darwin…
- Erasmus Darwin's place of birth was Elston Hall[12].
- Erasmus Darwin died in Breadsall[4].
- Erasmus Darwin died in Breadsall Priory[13].
- Erasmus Darwin was born on December 12, 1731[3].
- Erasmus Darwin was born on 1731[14].
- Erasmus Darwin died on April 18, 1802[5].
- Erasmus Darwin died on 1802[15].
- Erasmus Darwin's father was Robert Darwin of Elston[16].
- Erasmus Darwin's mother was Elizabeth Hill[17].
- Erasmus Darwin was married to Mary Howard[18].
- Among Erasmus Darwin's spouses was Elizabeth Colyear[19].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Charles Darwin[20].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Robert Darwin[21].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Francis Sacheverel Darwin[22].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Erasmus Darwin[23].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Elizabeth Darwin[24].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was William Alvey Darwin[25].
- Erasmus Darwin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[26].
- Erasmus Darwin's professions included biologist[6].
- Erasmus Darwin worked as a physician[7].
- Erasmus Darwin worked as a botanist[8].
- Erasmus Darwin's professions included physician writer[9].
- Erasmus Darwin worked as a philosopher[10].
- Erasmus Darwin's professions included entomologist[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Elston[2], a village[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Elston Hall[12], a house[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Recorded date of birth include December 12, 1731[3] and 1731[14]. Erasmus Darwin's father was Robert Darwin of Elston[16]. His mother was Elizabeth Hill[17].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[32] and St John's College[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biologist[6], physician[7], botanist[8], physician writer[9], philosopher[10], and entomologist[27]. Fields of work include medicine[34], botany[35], biology[36], and poetry[37].
Recognition
Erasmus Darwin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[38].
Personal Life
Spouses include Mary Howard[18], 1740–1770[39] and Elizabeth Colyear[19], 1747–1832[40]. Children include Charles Darwin[20], a physician[41], 1758–1778[42], of Kingdom of Great Britain[43]; Robert Darwin[21], a physician[44], 1766–1848[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[47]; Francis Sacheverel Darwin[22], a physician[48], 1786–1859[49], awarded the Knight Bachelor[50]; Erasmus Darwin[23], 1759–1799[51]; Elizabeth Darwin[24], 1763–1764[52]; and William Alvey Darwin[25], 1767–1767[53].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 18, 1802[5] and 1802[15]. Recorded place of death include Breadsall[4], a village[54], in United Kingdom[55] and Breadsall Priory[13], an English country house[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1201[58].
Why It Matters
Erasmus Darwin ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,577 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Works attributed to him include Zoonomia[61], a scientific literature[62].
FAQs
Where was Erasmus Darwin born?
Erasmus Darwin was born in Elston[2].
Where did Erasmus Darwin die?
Erasmus Darwin died in Breadsall[4].
Who were Erasmus Darwin's parents?
Erasmus Darwin's father was Robert Darwin of Elston[16]. Erasmus Darwin's mother was Elizabeth Hill[17].
Who was Erasmus Darwin married to?
Erasmus Darwin's spouses include Mary Howard[18] and Elizabeth Colyear[19].
What did Erasmus Darwin do for work?
Erasmus Darwin worked as biologist[6], physician[7], botanist[8], physician writer[9], and philosopher[10].
Where did Erasmus Darwin go to school?
Erasmus Darwin was educated at University of Edinburgh[32] and St John's College[33].
What awards did Erasmus Darwin receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38].