Edmund Gosse

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 (463 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].

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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^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1815^[30]; honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg^[25], an award^[31], in Sweden^[32]; Knight Bachelor^[26], a title of honor^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1300^[35]; Taylorian Lecture^[27], a lecture series^[36]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[37], an award^[38], in France^[39]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg^[40], an award^[41], in France^[42].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Gosse's spouses was Ellen, Lady Gosse^[16]. Children include Emily Teresa Gosse^[17], 1877–1952^[43]; Philip Gosse^[18], a historian^[44], 1879–1959^[45], of United Kingdom^[46]; and Sylvia Gosse^[19], a painter^[47], 1881–1968^[48], of United Kingdom^[49], specialised in painting^[50].

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 (463 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Siegfried Sassoon^[53], a reporter^[54], 1886–1967^[55], of United Kingdom^[56], awarded the Military Cross^[57].

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^[53].