Leonard Charles Wyon

English engraver (1826–1891)
Person human Q6525174
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Leonard Charles Wyon

Summary

Leonard Charles Wyon is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 23, 1826[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 20, 1891[5]. He worked as a postage stamp designer[6], stampcutter[7], and medalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Leonard Charles Wyon…
  • Leonard Charles Wyon passed away in London[4].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon was born on November 23, 1826[3].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon died on August 20, 1891[5].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's father was William Wyon[10].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's professions included postage stamp designer[6].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's professions included stampcutter[7].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's professions included medalist[8].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' School[12].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon is recorded as male[13].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's Commons category is recorded as Leonard Charles Wyon[15].
  • The cause of death was nephritis[16].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's family name is recorded as Wyon[17].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's given name is recorded as Leonard[18].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1883[21].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's Commons Creator page is recorded as Leonard Charles Wyon[23].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[24].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[25].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Victoria[26].
  • Leonard Charles Wyon's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Leonard Charles Wyon… he was born on November 23, 1826[3]. His father was William Wyon[10].

Education

Leonard Charles Wyon was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include postage stamp designer[6], stampcutter[7], and medalist[8].

Death and Burial

Leonard Charles Wyon died on August 20, 1891[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was nephritis[16].

Why It Matters

Leonard Charles Wyon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Charles Wyon born?

Leonard Charles Wyon was born in London[2].

Where did Leonard Charles Wyon die?

Leonard Charles Wyon passed away in London[4].

Who were Leonard Charles Wyon's parents?

Leonard Charles Wyon's father was William Wyon[10].

What did Leonard Charles Wyon do for work?

Leonard Charles Wyon worked as postage stamp designer[6], stampcutter[7], and medalist[8].

Where did Leonard Charles Wyon go to school?

Leonard Charles Wyon was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation postage stamp designer, stampcutter, medalist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Met constituent id 34296
    J. paul getty museum agent id person/104SKJ
    Wikidata description English engraver (1826–1891)
    Dictionary of sculptors in britain id 3056
    + 61 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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