Lyman Abbott

American theologian, editor, author (1835–1922)
Person human Q983312
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Summary

Lyman Abbott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roxbury[2]. He was born on December 18, 1835[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on October 22, 1922[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], clergyman[8], pastor[9], and lecturer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lyman Abbott's place of birth was Roxbury[2].
  • Lyman Abbott died in New York City[4].
  • Lyman Abbott was born on December 18, 1835[3].
  • Lyman Abbott was born on January 1, 1835[12].
  • Lyman Abbott died on October 22, 1922[5].
  • Lyman Abbott died on January 1, 1922[13].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[14].
  • Lyman Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott[15].
  • Lyman Abbott's mother was Harriet Vaughan[16].
  • A child of Lyman Abbott was Lawrence Fraser Abbott[17].
  • Lyman Abbott held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Lyman Abbott's professions included theologian[6].
  • Lyman Abbott worked as a writer[7].
  • Lyman Abbott's professions included clergyman[8].
  • Lyman Abbott's professions included pastor[9].
  • Lyman Abbott worked as a lecturer[10].
  • Lyman Abbott's field of work was theology[19].
  • Lyman Abbott's field of work was Catholic moral theology[20].
  • Lyman Abbott's field of work was Protestantism[21].
  • Lyman Abbott was employed by The Outlook[22].
  • Among Lyman Abbott's employers was Plymouth Church[23].
  • Among Lyman Abbott's employers was Lowell Institute[24].
  • Lyman Abbott's education included a stint at New York University[25].
  • Lyman Abbott received the Doctor of Divinity[26].
  • Lyman Abbott received the Legum Doctor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Roxbury[2], Lyman Abbott… Recorded date of birth include December 18, 1835[3] and January 1, 1835[12]. His father was Jacob Abbott[15]. His mother was Harriet Vaughan[16].

Education

Lyman Abbott's education included a stint at New York University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], clergyman[8], pastor[9], and lecturer[10]. Fields of work include theology[19], an academic discipline[28]; Catholic moral theology[20]; and Protestantism[21], a Christian denominational family[29], founded in 1517[30]. Employers include The Outlook[22], a magazine[31], founded in 1870[32]; Plymouth Church[23], a church building[33], in United States[34]; and Lowell Institute[24], a foundation[35], in United States[36], founded in 1839[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Doctor of Divinity[26], an honorary degree[38] and Legum Doctor[27], an academic degree[39].

Personal Life

A child of Lyman Abbott was Lawrence Fraser Abbott[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 22, 1922[5] and January 1, 1922[13]. Lyman Abbott passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Lyman Abbott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Lyman Abbott born?

Born in Roxbury[2].

Where did Lyman Abbott die?

Lyman Abbott died in New York City[4].

Who were Lyman Abbott's parents?

Lyman Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott[15]. Lyman Abbott's mother was Harriet Vaughan[16].

What did Lyman Abbott do for work?

Lyman Abbott worked as theologian[6], writer[7], clergyman[8], pastor[9], and lecturer[10].

Where did Lyman Abbott go to school?

Lyman Abbott was educated at New York University[25].

What awards did Lyman Abbott receive?

Honors received include Doctor of Divinity[26] and Legum Doctor[27].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → lyman-abbott
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  2. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 913308
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  3. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother → Harriet Vaughan
    Given name → Lyman
    Place of birth → Roxbury
    Described by source → Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica, Library of the World's Best Literature +5
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