Alfred Wyon

English die-engraver and medallist (1837–1884)
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Summary

Alfred Wyon was born on 1837[1] in London[2]. He died on 1884[3] in London[4]. He worked as a medalist[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: June 4, 1884[7]
  • Father: Benjamin Wyon[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Field of work: medal-engraving[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Alfred Benjamin Wyon (1837-1884)[12]
  • Family name: Wyon[13]
  • Given name: Alfred[14], Benjamin[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Commons Creator page: Alfred Benjamin Wyon[17]
  • Sibling: Allan Wyon[18]
  • Has works in the collection: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira[19]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[20]
  • P14883: 1802[21]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Wyon born?

Alfred Wyon was born in London[2].

Where did Alfred Wyon die?

Alfred Wyon passed away in London[4].

Who were Alfred Wyon's parents?

Alfred Wyon's father was Benjamin Wyon[8].

What did Alfred Wyon do for work?

Alfred Wyon worked as a medalist[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . aucklandmuseum.com. aucklandmuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Xavier Numista · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'en']
    Wikipedia title → Alfred Benjamin Wyon
    P14883 → 1802
    Sitelink count → 2
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  2. 13w ago · Pi bot bot · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Te papa agent id → 27652
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    British museum person or institution id → 117927
    Auckland museum id → 13279
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