Ernest Wild

British explorer (1879–1918)
Person human Q362994
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Ernest Wild

Summary

Ernest Wild is a human[1]. His place of birth was Skelton-in-Cleveland[2]. He was born on August 10, 1879[3]. He died in Kalkara[4]. He died on March 10, 1918[5]. He worked as an explorer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Wild was born in Skelton-in-Cleveland[2].
  • Ernest Wild died in Kalkara[4].
  • Ernest Wild was born on August 10, 1879[3].
  • Ernest Wild died on March 10, 1918[5].
  • Ernest Wild's father was Benjamin Wild[8].
  • Ernest Wild's mother was Mary Cook[9].
  • Ernest Wild held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Ernest Wild's professions included explorer[6].
  • Ernest Wild received the Polar Medal[11].
  • Ernest Wild is recorded as male[12].
  • Ernest Wild's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ernest Wild's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[14].
  • The cause of death was typhoid fever[15].
  • Ernest Wild was part of the conflict World War I[16].
  • Ernest Wild's family name is recorded as Wild[17].
  • Ernest Wild's given name is recorded as Ernest[18].
  • Ernest Wild's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Ernest Wild's participant in is recorded as Expedition Endurance[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Skelton-in-Cleveland[2], Ernest Wild… he was born on August 10, 1879[3]. His father was Benjamin Wild[8]. His mother was Mary Cook[9].

Career and Affiliations

Ernest Wild's professions included explorer[6].

Recognition

Ernest Wild received the Polar Medal[11].

Death and Burial

Ernest Wild died on March 10, 1918[5]. He died in Kalkara[4]. The cause of death was typhoid fever[15].

Why It Matters

Ernest Wild ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Wild born?

Ernest Wild was born in Skelton-in-Cleveland[2].

Where did Ernest Wild die?

Ernest Wild died in Kalkara[4].

Who were Ernest Wild's parents?

Ernest Wild's father was Benjamin Wild[8]. Ernest Wild's mother was Mary Cook[9].

What did Ernest Wild do for work?

Ernest Wild worked as explorer[6].

What awards did Ernest Wild receive?

Honors received include Polar Medal[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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