William Edmondstoune Aytoun
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Summary
William Edmondstoune Aytoun was born on June 21, 1813[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on August 4, 1865[3], in Elgin[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], judge[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1813[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1865[12]
- Place of burial: Dean Cemetery[13]
- Father: Roger Aytoun[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: writer[17], lawyer[18], novelist[19], humorist[20]
- Field of work: English poetry[21], Scottish poetry[22]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[23]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[24], Edinburgh Academy[25]
- Notable work: Homer[26]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[27]
- Member of: Faculty of Advocates[28], Royal Society of Edinburgh[29], Bon Gaultier[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: William Edmondstoune Aytoun[32]
- Family name: Aytoun[33]
- Given name: William[34]
- Partner in business or sport: Theodore Martin[35]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[36], Nordisk familjebok[37], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[38], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[39], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[40], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[41], Library of the World's Best Literature[42], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44], German[45]
Why It Matters
William Edmondstoune Aytoun has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was William Edmondstoune Aytoun born?
William Edmondstoune Aytoun's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did William Edmondstoune Aytoun die?
William Edmondstoune Aytoun died in Elgin[4].
Who were William Edmondstoune Aytoun's parents?
William Edmondstoune Aytoun's father was Roger Aytoun[14].
What did William Edmondstoune Aytoun do for work?
William Edmondstoune Aytoun worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], judge[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did William Edmondstoune Aytoun go to school?
William Edmondstoune Aytoun was educated at University of Edinburgh[24] and Edinburgh Academy[25].
What awards did William Edmondstoune Aytoun receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[27].