Ethel Lilian Voynich

British writer and musician (1864–1960)
Person human Q466068
Ethel Lilian Voynich
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Ethel Lilian Voynich

Summary

Ethel Lilian Voynich is a human[1]. She was born in Ballintemple[2]. She was born on May 11, 1864[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on July 27, 1960[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], activist[8], composer[9], and prose writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's place of birth was Ballintemple[2].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich died in New York City[4].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich was born on May 11, 1864[3].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich died on July 27, 1960[5].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's father was Q134661[12].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's mother was Mary Everest Boole[13].
  • Among Ethel Lilian Voynich's spouses was Wilfrid Voynich[14].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's professions included writer[6].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's professions included novelist[7].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's professions included activist[8].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich worked as a composer[9].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's professions included prose writer[10].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's professions included translator[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ethel Lilian Voynich is The Gadfly[17].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich is recorded as female[18].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's Commons category is recorded as Ethel Lilian Voynich[20].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[21].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's residence is recorded as London[22].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's residence is recorded as Berlin[23].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's residence is recorded as Saint Petersburg[24].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's residence is recorded as New York City[25].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's residence is recorded as Novozhivotinnoye[26].
  • Ethel Lilian Voynich's family name is recorded as Boole[27].

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Origins and Family

Ethel Lilian Voynich's place of birth was Ballintemple[2]. She was born on May 11, 1864[3]. Her father was Q134661[12]. Her mother was Mary Everest Boole[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], activist[8], composer[9], prose writer[10], and translator[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ethel Lilian Voynich is The Gadfly[17]. Things named for her include Voynich[28], an impact crater[29].

Personal Life

Ethel Lilian Voynich was married to Wilfrid Voynich[14].

Death and Burial

Ethel Lilian Voynich died on July 27, 1960[5]. She passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Ethel Lilian Voynich ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to her include The Gadfly[32], a literary work[33]. Entities named for her include Voynich[28], an impact crater[29].

FAQs

Where was Ethel Lilian Voynich born?

Ethel Lilian Voynich's place of birth was Ballintemple[2].

Where did Ethel Lilian Voynich die?

Ethel Lilian Voynich died in New York City[4].

Who were Ethel Lilian Voynich's parents?

Ethel Lilian Voynich's father was Q134661[12]. Ethel Lilian Voynich's mother was Mary Everest Boole[13].

Who was Ethel Lilian Voynich married to?

Ethel Lilian Voynich's spouses include Wilfrid Voynich[14].

What did Ethel Lilian Voynich do for work?

Ethel Lilian Voynich worked as writer[6], novelist[7], activist[8], composer[9], and prose writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . hdl.loc.gov. hdl.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, novelist, activist +4
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work The Gadfly
    Given name Ethel, Lilian
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender female
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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