Jane Wilde

Irish poet and writer, editor (1821–1896)
Person human Q272303
Jane Wilde
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Jane Wilde

Summary

Jane Wilde is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], she… she was born on December 27, 1821[3]. She died in Chelsea[4]. She died on February 3, 1896[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and editor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (602 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jane Wilde's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Jane Wilde passed away in Chelsea[4].
  • Jane Wilde was born on December 27, 1821[3].
  • Jane Wilde died on February 3, 1896[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
  • Jane Wilde's father was Charles Elgee[13].
  • Jane Wilde's mother was [Ann] Sarah Kingsbury[14].
  • Among Jane Wilde's spouses was William Wilde[15].
  • A child of Jane Wilde was Willie Wilde[16].
  • A child of Jane Wilde was Oscar Wilde[17].
  • A child of Jane Wilde was Isola Francesca Emily Wilde[18].
  • Jane Wilde held citizenship in Ireland[19].
  • Jane Wilde worked as a poet[6].
  • Jane Wilde worked as a writer[7].
  • Jane Wilde's professions included translator[8].
  • Jane Wilde's professions included journalist[9].
  • Jane Wilde worked as an editor[10].
  • Jane Wilde's field of work was poetry[20].
  • Jane Wilde is recorded as female[21].
  • Jane Wilde's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jane Wilde's noble title is recorded as lady[23].
  • Jane Wilde's Commons category is recorded as Jane Wilde[24].
  • Jane Wilde's family name is recorded as Wilde[25].
  • Jane Wilde's family name is recorded as Elgee[26].
  • Jane Wilde's given name is recorded as Jane[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jane Wilde's place of birth was Dublin[2]. She was born on December 27, 1821[3]. Her father was Charles Elgee[13]. Her mother was [Ann] Sarah Kingsbury[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and editor[10]. Jane Wilde's field of work was poetry[20].

Personal Life

Among Jane Wilde's spouses was William Wilde[15]. Children include Willie Wilde[16], a journalist[28], 1852–1899[29], of Ireland[30]; Oscar Wilde[17], a poet[31], 1854–1900[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Newdigate Prize[34], specialised in fiction[35]; and Isola Francesca Emily Wilde[18], 1857–1867[36].

Death and Burial

Jane Wilde died on February 3, 1896[5]. She passed away in Chelsea[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jane Wilde ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (602 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jane Wilde born?

Born in Dublin[2], Jane Wilde…

Where did Jane Wilde die?

Jane Wilde died in Chelsea[4].

Who were Jane Wilde's parents?

Jane Wilde's father was Charles Elgee[13]. Jane Wilde's mother was [Ann] Sarah Kingsbury[14].

Who was Jane Wilde married to?

Jane Wilde's spouses include William Wilde[15].

What did Jane Wilde do for work?

Jane Wilde worked as poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and editor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of birth Dublin
    Sex or gender female
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