Edward Augustus Inglefield
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Summary
Edward Augustus Inglefield was born on March 27, 1820[1], in Cheltenham[2]. He died on September 4, 1894[3], in London[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], painter[6], photographer[7], naval officer[8], and admiral[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 5, 1894[11]
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[12]
- Father: Samuel Inglefield[13]
- Mother: Priscilla Margaret Otway[14]
- Spouse: Beatrice Marianne Hodnett[15], Eliza Fanny Johnston[16]
- Child: Henry Beaufort Wilmot Beaumont Inglefield[17], Edward Fitzmaurice Inglefield[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19]
- Educated at: Royal Naval Academy[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Patron’s Medal[22], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[26]
- Commons category: Edward Augustus Inglefield[27]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[28]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[29]
- Family name: Inglefield[30]
- Given name: Edward[31], Augustus[32]
- Relative: Charles Hallowell-Carew[33]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[35], Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Commons Creator page: Edward Augustus Inglefield[39]
- Name in native language: Edward Augustus Inglefield[40]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1845[41]
- End of work period: January 1, 1870[42]
- Sibling: Valentine Otway Inglefield[43], Samuel Hood Stovin Inglefield[44], Hannah Georgiana Elizabeth Inglefield[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward Augustus Inglefield include Inglefield Land[46], a landscape[47], in Greenland[48].
Why It Matters
Edward Augustus Inglefield has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Inglefield Land[46], a landscape[47], in Greenland[48].
FAQs
Where was Edward Augustus Inglefield born?
Edward Augustus Inglefield's place of birth was Cheltenham[2].
Where did Edward Augustus Inglefield die?
Edward Augustus Inglefield died in London[4].
Who were Edward Augustus Inglefield's parents?
Edward Augustus Inglefield's father was Samuel Inglefield[13]. Edward Augustus Inglefield's mother was Priscilla Margaret Otway[14].
Who was Edward Augustus Inglefield married to?
Edward Augustus Inglefield's spouses include Beatrice Marianne Hodnett[15] and Eliza Fanny Johnston[16].
What did Edward Augustus Inglefield do for work?
Edward Augustus Inglefield worked as an explorer[5], painter[6], photographer[7], naval officer[8], and admiral[9].
Where did Edward Augustus Inglefield go to school?
Edward Augustus Inglefield was educated at Royal Naval Academy[20].
What awards did Edward Augustus Inglefield receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Patron’s Medal[22], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[23].