Mungo Ponton

British photography pioneer (1801–1880)
Person human Q3867122
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Mungo Ponton

Summary

Mungo Ponton is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on November 20, 1801[3]. He passed away in Bristol[4]. He died on August 3, 1880[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], inventor[7], photographer[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mungo Ponton was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Mungo Ponton passed away in Bristol[4].
  • Mungo Ponton was born on November 20, 1801[3].
  • Mungo Ponton died on August 3, 1880[5].
  • Mungo Ponton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Mungo Ponton's professions included chemist[6].
  • Mungo Ponton worked as an inventor[7].
  • Mungo Ponton worked as a photographer[8].
  • Mungo Ponton's professions included jurist[9].
  • Mungo Ponton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • Mungo Ponton was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Mungo Ponton is recorded as male[14].
  • Mungo Ponton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Mungo Ponton's Commons category is recorded as Mungo Ponton[16].
  • Mungo Ponton's family name is recorded as Ponton[17].
  • Mungo Ponton's given name is recorded as Mungo[18].
  • Mungo Ponton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Mungo Ponton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Mungo Ponton's writing language is recorded as English[21].
  • Mungo Ponton's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

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Origins and Family

Mungo Ponton was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 20, 1801[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], photographer[8], and jurist[9].

Recognition

Mungo Ponton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

Death and Burial

Mungo Ponton died on August 3, 1880[5]. He died in Bristol[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mungo Ponton include Ponton Island[23], an island[24].

Why It Matters

Mungo Ponton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

Entities named for him include Ponton Island[23], an island[24].

FAQs

Where was Mungo Ponton born?

Mungo Ponton was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Mungo Ponton die?

Mungo Ponton died in Bristol[4].

What did Mungo Ponton do for work?

Mungo Ponton worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], photographer[8], and jurist[9].

What awards did Mungo Ponton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bristol
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Award received
    Date of birth +1801-11-20T00:00:00Z
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