Leonard Darwin

English politician and eugenicist (1850–1943)
Person human Q354352
Leonard Darwin
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Leonard Darwin

Summary

Leonard Darwin is a human[1]. He was born in Downe[2]. He was born on January 15, 1850[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 26, 1943[5]. He worked as an eugenicist[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and economist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (666 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Leonard Darwin's place of birth was Downe[2].
  • Leonard Darwin passed away in London[4].
  • Leonard Darwin was born on January 15, 1850[3].
  • Leonard Darwin died on March 26, 1943[5].
  • Leonard Darwin is buried at Forest Row[11].
  • Leonard Darwin's father was Charles Darwin[12].
  • Leonard Darwin's mother was Emma Darwin[13].
  • Leonard Darwin was married to Charlotte Mildred Massingberd[14].
  • Leonard Darwin was married to Elizabeth Frances Fraser[15].
  • Leonard Darwin held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Leonard Darwin's professions included eugenicist[6].
  • Leonard Darwin's professions included engineer[7].
  • Leonard Darwin's professions included politician[8].
  • Leonard Darwin's professions included economist[9].
  • Leonard Darwin held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Leonard Darwin held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Leonard Darwin is recorded as male[19].
  • Leonard Darwin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leonard Darwin was affiliated with the Liberal Unionist Party[21].
  • Leonard Darwin's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Leonard Darwin's Commons category is recorded as Leonard Darwin[23].
  • Leonard Darwin's family name is recorded as Darwin[24].
  • Leonard Darwin's given name is recorded as Leonard[25].
  • Leonard Darwin's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Leonard Darwin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Downe[2], Leonard Darwin… he was born on January 15, 1850[3]. His father was Charles Darwin[12]. His mother was Emma Darwin[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include eugenicist[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and economist[9]. Positions held include member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1892[30] and President of the Royal Geographical Society[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte Mildred Massingberd[14], 1868–1940[31] and Elizabeth Frances Fraser[15], 1846–1898[32]. Leonard Darwin was affiliated with the Liberal Unionist Party[21].

Death and Burial

Leonard Darwin died on March 26, 1943[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Forest Row[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leonard Darwin include Darwin Glacier[33], a glacier[34]; Darwin Mountains[35], a mountain range[36]; and Mount Darwin[37], a mountain[38].

Why It Matters

Leonard Darwin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (666 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Darwin Glacier[33], a glacier[34]; Darwin Mountains[35], a mountain range[36]; and Mount Darwin[37], a mountain[38].

FAQs

Where was Leonard Darwin born?

Leonard Darwin's place of birth was Downe[2].

Where did Leonard Darwin die?

Leonard Darwin died in London[4].

Who were Leonard Darwin's parents?

Leonard Darwin's father was Charles Darwin[12]. Leonard Darwin's mother was Emma Darwin[13].

Who was Leonard Darwin married to?

Leonard Darwin's spouses include Charlotte Mildred Massingberd[14] and Elizabeth Frances Fraser[15].

What did Leonard Darwin do for work?

Leonard Darwin worked as eugenicist[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and economist[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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