George Henry Lewes

British philosopher (1817-1878)
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George Henry Lewes
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George Henry Lewes

Summary

George Henry Lewes is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1817[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 30, 1878[5]. He worked as a literary critic[6], philosopher[7], theatre critic[8], writer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], George Henry Lewes…
  • George Henry Lewes died in London[4].
  • George Henry Lewes was born on April 18, 1817[3].
  • George Henry Lewes died on November 30, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[12].
  • George Henry Lewes's father was John Lee Lewes[13].
  • George Henry Lewes's mother was Elizabeth Ashweek[14].
  • George Henry Lewes was married to Agnes Jervis[15].
  • A child of George Henry Lewes was St. Vincent Arthy Lewes[16].
  • A child of George Henry Lewes was Charles Lee Lewes[17].
  • A child of George Henry Lewes was [unnamed?] Lewes[18].
  • A child of George Henry Lewes was Thornton Arnott Lewes[19].
  • A child of George Henry Lewes was Herbert Arthur Lewes[20].
  • George Henry Lewes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • English was George Henry Lewes's native language[22].
  • George Henry Lewes's professions included literary critic[6].
  • George Henry Lewes's professions included philosopher[7].
  • George Henry Lewes worked as a theatre critic[8].
  • George Henry Lewes's professions included writer[9].
  • George Henry Lewes worked as a journalist[10].
  • George Henry Lewes worked as a naturalist[23].
  • George Henry Lewes was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • George Henry Lewes is recorded as male[25].
  • George Henry Lewes's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • George Henry Lewes's Commons category is recorded as George Henry Lewes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], George Henry Lewes… he was born on April 18, 1817[3]. His father was John Lee Lewes[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Ashweek[14]. English was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6], philosopher[7], theatre critic[8], writer[9], journalist[10], and naturalist[23].

Personal Life

George Henry Lewes was married to Agnes Jervis[15]. Children include St. Vincent Arthy Lewes[16]; Charles Lee Lewes[17], a clerk[28], 1843–1891[29]; [unnamed?] Lewes[18]; Thornton Arnott Lewes[19], 1844–1869[30]; and Herbert Arthur Lewes[20].

Death and Burial

George Henry Lewes died on November 30, 1878[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

George Henry Lewes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was George Henry Lewes born?

Born in London[2], George Henry Lewes…

Where did George Henry Lewes die?

George Henry Lewes died in London[4].

Who were George Henry Lewes's parents?

George Henry Lewes's father was John Lee Lewes[13]. George Henry Lewes's mother was Elizabeth Ashweek[14].

Who was George Henry Lewes married to?

George Henry Lewes's spouses include Agnes Jervis[15].

What did George Henry Lewes do for work?

George Henry Lewes worked as literary critic[6], philosopher[7], theatre critic[8], writer[9], and journalist[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 2911
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation literary critic, philosopher, theatre critic +3
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  3. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Family name Lewes
    Unmarried partner George Eliot
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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