Farnham Maxwell-Lyte

English photographer and chemist (1828-1906)
Person human Q3066972
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Farnham Maxwell-Lyte

Summary

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte is a human[1]. His place of birth was Devon[2]. He was born on January 10, 1828[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 4, 1906[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], engineer[7], mining engineer[8], and chemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Devon[2], Farnham Maxwell-Lyte…
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte passed away in London[4].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was born on January 10, 1828[3].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte died on March 4, 1906[5].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's father was Henry Francis Lyte[11].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's mother was Anne (Maxwell) Lyte[12].
  • Among Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's spouses was Eleanora Julia Bolton[13].
  • A child of Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was Ida Mary Maxwell-Lyte[14].
  • A child of Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was Alice Anne Maxwell-Lyte[15].
  • A child of Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was Cecil Henry Maxwell-Lyte[16].
  • A child of Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was Eleanora Gertrude Maxwell-Lyte[17].
  • A child of Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was Beatrice Katharine Maxwell-Lyte[18].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's professions included photographer[6].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte worked as an engineer[7].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte worked as a mining engineer[8].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's professions included chemist[9].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's education included a stint at Christ's College[20].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte received the Fellow of the Chemical Society[21].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was a member of Société Ramond[22].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was a member of Société française de photographie[23].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte is recorded as male[24].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's Commons category is recorded as Farnham Maxwell-Lyte[26].
  • Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's archives at is recorded as National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was born in Devon[2]. He was born on January 10, 1828[3]. His father was Henry Francis Lyte[11]. His mother was Anne (Maxwell) Lyte[12].

Education

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was educated at Christ's College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], engineer[7], mining engineer[8], and chemist[9].

Recognition

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte received the Fellow of the Chemical Society[21].

Personal Life

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was married to Eleanora Julia Bolton[13]. Children include Ida Mary Maxwell-Lyte[14], Alice Anne Maxwell-Lyte[15], Cecil Henry Maxwell-Lyte[16], Eleanora Gertrude Maxwell-Lyte[17], and Beatrice Katharine Maxwell-Lyte[18].

Death and Burial

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte died on March 4, 1906[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Farnham Maxwell-Lyte born?

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was born in Devon[2].

Where did Farnham Maxwell-Lyte die?

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte died in London[4].

Who were Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's parents?

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's father was Henry Francis Lyte[11]. Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's mother was Anne (Maxwell) Lyte[12].

Who was Farnham Maxwell-Lyte married to?

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte's spouses include Eleanora Julia Bolton[13].

What did Farnham Maxwell-Lyte do for work?

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte worked as photographer[6], engineer[7], mining engineer[8], and chemist[9].

Where did Farnham Maxwell-Lyte go to school?

Farnham Maxwell-Lyte was educated at Christ's College[20].

What awards did Farnham Maxwell-Lyte receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Chemical Society[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Luminous-Lint. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Luminous-Lint. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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