Leslie Stephen

Summary

Leslie Stephen is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1832^[3]. He passed away in Kensington^[4]. He died on February 22, 1904^[5]. He worked as a journalist^[6], historian^[7], editor^[8], literary critic^[9], and biographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], Leslie Stephen…
• Leslie Stephen died in Kensington^[4].
• Leslie Stephen was born on November 28, 1832^[3].
• Leslie Stephen died on February 22, 1904^[5].
• Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery^[12].
• Leslie Stephen's father was James Stephen^[13].
• Leslie Stephen's mother was Jane Catherine Venn^[14].
• Leslie Stephen was married to Julia Stephen^[15].
• Leslie Stephen was married to Harriet Stephen^[16].
• A child of Leslie Stephen was Virginia Woolf^[17].
• A child of Leslie Stephen was Vanessa Bell^[18].
• A child of Leslie Stephen was Thoby Stephen^[19].
• A child of Leslie Stephen was Adrian Stephen^[20].
• A child of Leslie Stephen was Laura Stephen^[21].
• Leslie Stephen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[22].
• Leslie Stephen's professions included journalist^[6].
• Leslie Stephen's professions included historian^[7].
• Leslie Stephen's professions included editor^[8].
• Leslie Stephen worked as a literary critic^[9].
• Leslie Stephen worked as a biographer^[10].
• Leslie Stephen worked as a mountaineer^[23].
• Leslie Stephen was employed by University of Cambridge^[24].
• Leslie Stephen's education included a stint at Eton College^[25].
• Leslie Stephen was educated at Trinity Hall^[26].
• Leslie Stephen was educated at King's College London^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Leslie Stephen was born in London^[2]. He was born on November 28, 1832^[3]. His father was James Stephen^[13]. His mother was Jane Catherine Venn^[14].

Education

Educated at Eton College^[25], a public school^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1440^[30]; Trinity Hall^[26], a university building^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1350^[33], headquartered in Cambridge^[34]; and King's College London^[27], a public research university^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1829^[37], headquartered in London^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6], historian^[7], editor^[8], literary critic^[9], biographer^[10], and mountaineer^[23]. Among Leslie Stephen's employers was University of Cambridge^[24].

Recognition

Leslie Stephen received the Fellow of the British Academy^[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Julia Stephen^[15], a philanthropist^[40], 1846–1895^[41] and Harriet Stephen^[16], 1840–1875^[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[43]. Children include Virginia Woolf^[17], a novelist^[44], 1882–1941^[45], of United Kingdom^[46], specialised in essay^[47]; Vanessa Bell^[18], a painter^[48], 1879–1961^[49], of United Kingdom^[50]; Thoby Stephen^[19], a painter^[51], 1880–1906^[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[53]; Adrian Stephen^[20], a writer^[54], 1883–1948^[55], of United Kingdom^[56]; and Laura Stephen^[21], 1870–1945^[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[58].

Death and Burial

Leslie Stephen died on February 22, 1904^[5]. He passed away in Kensington^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[59]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Leslie Stephen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

FAQs

Where was Leslie Stephen born?

Born in London^[2], Leslie Stephen…

Where did Leslie Stephen die?

Leslie Stephen passed away in Kensington^[4].

Who were Leslie Stephen's parents?

Leslie Stephen's father was James Stephen^[13]. Leslie Stephen's mother was Jane Catherine Venn^[14].

Who was Leslie Stephen married to?

Leslie Stephen's spouses include Julia Stephen^[15] and Harriet Stephen^[16].

What did Leslie Stephen do for work?

Leslie Stephen worked as journalist^[6], historian^[7], editor^[8], literary critic^[9], and biographer^[10].

Where did Leslie Stephen go to school?

Leslie Stephen was educated at Eton College^[25], Trinity Hall^[26], and King's College London^[27].

What awards did Leslie Stephen receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy^[39].