Edmund Gosse
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Summary
Edmund Gosse is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1849[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 16, 1928[5]. He worked as a poet[6], librarian[7], literary critic[8], art historian[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,898 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Edmund Gosse's place of birth was London[2].
- Edmund Gosse passed away in London[4].
- Edmund Gosse was born on September 21, 1849[3].
- Edmund Gosse was born on 1849[12].
- Edmund Gosse died on May 16, 1928[5].
- Edmund Gosse died on 1928[13].
- Edmund Gosse's father was Philip Henry Gosse[14].
- Edmund Gosse's mother was Emily Bowes[15].
- Among Edmund Gosse's spouses was Ellen, Lady Gosse[16].
- A child of Edmund Gosse was Emily Teresa Gosse[17].
- A child of Edmund Gosse was Philip Gosse[18].
- A child of Edmund Gosse was Sylvia Gosse[19].
- Edmund Gosse held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
- English was Edmund Gosse's native language[21].
- Edmund Gosse's professions included poet[6].
- Edmund Gosse worked as a librarian[7].
- Edmund Gosse worked as a literary critic[8].
- Edmund Gosse worked as an art historian[9].
- Edmund Gosse worked as a translator[10].
- Edmund Gosse worked as a literary historian[22].
- Edmund Gosse was employed by British Museum[23].
- Edmund Gosse received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[24].
- Edmund Gosse received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[25].
- Edmund Gosse received the Knight Bachelor[26].
- Edmund Gosse received the Taylorian Lecture[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1849-09-21[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1928-05-16[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: f363319b-43db-456e-b3ce-19a0d6d8a487[32]
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Origins and Family
Edmund Gosse was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 21, 1849[3] and 1849[12]. His father was Philip Henry Gosse[14]. His mother was Emily Bowes[15]. English was his native language[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], librarian[7], literary critic[8], art historian[9], translator[10], and literary historian[22]. Among Edmund Gosse's employers was British Museum[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[24], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[25], an award[36], in Sweden[37]; Knight Bachelor[26], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40]; Taylorian Lecture[27], a lecture series[41]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[42], an award[43], in France[44]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[45], an award[46], in France[47].
Personal Life
Among Edmund Gosse's spouses was Ellen, Lady Gosse[16]. Children include Emily Teresa Gosse[17], 1877–1952[48]; Philip Gosse[18], a historian[49], 1879–1959[50], of United Kingdom[51]; and Sylvia Gosse[19], a painter[52], 1881–1968[53], of United Kingdom[54], specialised in painting[55].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 16, 1928[5] and 1928[13]. Edmund Gosse died in London[4].
Why It Matters
Edmund Gosse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,898 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon[58], a reporter[59], 1886–1967[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Military Cross[62].
FAQs
Where was Edmund Gosse born?
Edmund Gosse was born in London[2].
Where did Edmund Gosse die?
Edmund Gosse died in London[4].
Who were Edmund Gosse's parents?
Edmund Gosse's father was Philip Henry Gosse[14]. Edmund Gosse's mother was Emily Bowes[15].
Who was Edmund Gosse married to?
Edmund Gosse's spouses include Ellen, Lady Gosse[16].
What did Edmund Gosse do for work?
Edmund Gosse worked as poet[6], librarian[7], literary critic[8], art historian[9], and translator[10].
What awards did Edmund Gosse receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[24], honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[25], Knight Bachelor[26], and Taylorian Lecture[27].
Who did Edmund Gosse influence?
Edmund Gosse has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon[58].