Benjamin Wyon

English engraver of seals and medallist (1802–1858)
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Summary

Benjamin Wyon is a human[1]. He was born on January 9, 1802[2]. He died on November 21, 1858[3]. He worked as a sculptor[4] and medalist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Wyon was born on January 9, 1802[2].
  • Benjamin Wyon was born on 1802[7].
  • Benjamin Wyon died on November 21, 1858[3].
  • Benjamin Wyon died on 1858[8].
  • Benjamin Wyon is buried at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • Benjamin Wyon's father was Thomas Wyon the elder[10].
  • A child of Benjamin Wyon was Allan Wyon[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Wyon was Alfred Wyon[12].
  • A child of Benjamin Wyon was Joseph Shepherd Wyon[13].
  • Benjamin Wyon worked as a sculptor[4].
  • Benjamin Wyon worked as a medalist[5].
  • Benjamin Wyon is recorded as male[14].
  • Benjamin Wyon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Benjamin Wyon's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Wyon[16].
  • Benjamin Wyon's family name is recorded as Wyon[17].
  • Benjamin Wyon's given name is recorded as Benjamin[18].
  • Benjamin Wyon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Benjamin Wyon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Benjamin Wyon's Commons Creator page is recorded as Benjamin Wyon[21].
  • Benjamin Wyon's sibling is recorded as Thomas Wyon the Younger[22].
  • Benjamin Wyon's sibling is recorded as Edward William Wyon[23].
  • Benjamin Wyon's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum De Lakenhal[24].
  • Benjamin Wyon's has works in the collection is recorded as Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira[25].
  • Benjamin Wyon's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].
  • Benjamin Wyon's P14883 is recorded as 399[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 9, 1802[2] and 1802[7]. Benjamin Wyon's father was Thomas Wyon the elder[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[4] and medalist[5].

Personal Life

Children include Allan Wyon[11], a medalist[28], 1843–1907[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[31], specialised in medal-engraving[32]; Alfred Wyon[12], a medalist[33], 1837–1884[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35], specialised in medal-engraving[36]; and Joseph Shepherd Wyon[13], a sculptor[37], 1836–1873[38], of United Kingdom[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 21, 1858[3] and 1858[8]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Wyon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Benjamin Wyon's parents?

Benjamin Wyon's father was Thomas Wyon the elder[10].

What did Benjamin Wyon do for work?

Benjamin Wyon worked as sculptor[4] and medalist[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . aucklandmuseum.com. aucklandmuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Xavier Numista · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'en']
    P14883 → 399
    Sitelink count → 2
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Royal academy id → benjamin-wyon
    Philadelphia museum of art entity id → 43759
    Child → Allan Wyon, Alfred Wyon, Joseph Shepherd Wyon
    Imported from → —
    + 43 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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