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 physician[6], botanist[7], physician writer[8], philosopher[9], and entomologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 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 Mary Parker[19].
- Among Erasmus Darwin's spouses was Lucy Swift[20].
- Among Erasmus Darwin's spouses was Elizabeth Colyear[21].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Charles Darwin[22].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Robert Darwin[23].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Francis Sacheverel Darwin[24].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Erasmus Darwin[25].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was Elizabeth Darwin[26].
- A child of Erasmus Darwin was William Alvey Darwin[27].
- Erasmus Darwin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28].
- Erasmus Darwin worked as a physician[6].
- Erasmus Darwin's professions included botanist[7].
- Erasmus Darwin worked as a physician writer[8].
- Erasmus Darwin's professions included philosopher[9].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Elston[2], a village[29], in United Kingdom[30] and Elston Hall[12], a house[31], in United Kingdom[32]. 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[33] and St John's College[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physician[6], botanist[7], physician writer[8], philosopher[9], entomologist[10], and poet[35]. Fields of work include medicine[36], botany[37], biology[38], and poetry[39].
Recognition
Erasmus Darwin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[40].
Personal Life
Spouses include Mary Howard[18], 1740–1770[41]; Mary Parker[19], b. 1750[42]; Lucy Swift[20]; and Elizabeth Colyear[21], 1747–1832[43]. Children include Charles Darwin[22], a physician[44], 1758–1778[45], of Kingdom of Great Britain[46]; Robert Darwin[23], a physician[47], 1766–1848[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[50]; Francis Sacheverel Darwin[24], a physician[51], 1786–1859[52], awarded the Knight Bachelor[53]; Erasmus Darwin[25], 1759–1799[54]; Elizabeth Darwin[26], 1763–1764[55]; and William Alvey Darwin[27], 1767–1767[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 18, 1802[5] and 1802[15]. Recorded place of death include Breadsall[4], a village[57], in United Kingdom[58] and Breadsall Priory[13], an English country house[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1201[61].
Why It Matters
Erasmus Darwin ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Zoonomia[64], a scientific literature[65].
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], Mary Parker[19], Lucy Swift[20], and Elizabeth Colyear[21].
What did Erasmus Darwin do for work?
Erasmus Darwin worked as physician[6], botanist[7], physician writer[8], philosopher[9], and entomologist[10].
Where did Erasmus Darwin go to school?
Erasmus Darwin was educated at University of Edinburgh[33] and St John's College[34].
What awards did Erasmus Darwin receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[40].