Philip Henry Gosse

English naturalist (1810-1888)
Person human Q443062
Philip Henry Gosse
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Philip Henry Gosse

Summary

Philip Henry Gosse is a human[1]. His place of birth was Worcester[2]. He was born on April 6, 1810[3]. He passed away in Torquay[4]. He died on August 23, 1888[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Worcester[2], Philip Henry Gosse…
  • Philip Henry Gosse passed away in Torquay[4].
  • Philip Henry Gosse was born on April 6, 1810[3].
  • Philip Henry Gosse was born on 1810[12].
  • Philip Henry Gosse died on August 23, 1888[5].
  • Philip Henry Gosse died on 1888[13].
  • Burial took place at Torquay Cemetery[14].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's father was Thomas Gosse[15].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's mother was Hannah Best[16].
  • Philip Henry Gosse was married to Emily Bowes[17].
  • Philip Henry Gosse was married to Elizabeth Brightwen[18].
  • A child of Philip Henry Gosse was Edmund Gosse[19].
  • Philip Henry Gosse held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • English was Philip Henry Gosse's native language[21].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's professions included botanist[6].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's professions included naturalist[7].
  • Philip Henry Gosse worked as an ornithologist[8].
  • Philip Henry Gosse worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's professions included writer[10].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's professions included botanical collector[22].
  • Philip Henry Gosse's field of work was natural history[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Philip Henry Gosse is Omphalos[24].
  • Philip Henry Gosse received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Philip Henry Gosse was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Philip Henry Gosse is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Philip Henry Gosse's place of birth was Worcester[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 6, 1810[3] and 1810[12]. His father was Thomas Gosse[15]. His mother was Hannah Best[16]. English was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], zoologist[9], writer[10], and botanical collector[22]. Philip Henry Gosse's field of work was natural history[23].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Philip Henry Gosse is Omphalos[24].

Recognition

Philip Henry Gosse received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emily Bowes[17], a painter[28], 1806–1857[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30] and Elizabeth Brightwen[18]. A child of Philip Henry Gosse was Edmund Gosse[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 23, 1888[5] and 1888[13]. Philip Henry Gosse passed away in Torquay[4]. Burial took place at Torquay Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Philip Henry Gosse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Philip Henry Gosse born?

Philip Henry Gosse's place of birth was Worcester[2].

Where did Philip Henry Gosse die?

Philip Henry Gosse died in Torquay[4].

Who were Philip Henry Gosse's parents?

Philip Henry Gosse's father was Thomas Gosse[15]. Philip Henry Gosse's mother was Hannah Best[16].

Who was Philip Henry Gosse married to?

Philip Henry Gosse's spouses include Emily Bowes[17] and Elizabeth Brightwen[18].

What did Philip Henry Gosse do for work?

Philip Henry Gosse worked as botanist[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], zoologist[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Philip Henry Gosse receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, naturalist, ornithologist +4
    Sbn author id UFIV069073
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  2. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 1927
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Father Thomas Gosse
    Given name Philip
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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