Edward Burnett Tylor

English anthropologist (1832–1917)
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Edward Burnett Tylor

Summary

Edward Burnett Tylor is a human[1]. He was born in Camberwell[2]. He was born on October 2, 1832[3]. He died in Wellington[4]. He died on January 2, 1917[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and ethnologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,459 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Burnett Tylor's place of birth was Camberwell[2].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor died in Wellington[4].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was born on October 2, 1832[3].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor died on January 2, 1917[5].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • English was Edward Burnett Tylor's native language[13].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as a sociologist[9].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as an ethnologist[10].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor worked as a university teacher[14].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's field of work was anthropology[15].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was employed by University of Seville[16].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was employed by University of Oxford[17].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was educated at Grove House School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Burnett Tylor is Quetelet on the Science of Man[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Burnett Tylor is Primitive culture[20].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's Commons category is recorded as Edward Burnett Tylor[25].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's archives at is recorded as Pitt Rivers Museum[26].
  • Edward Burnett Tylor's family name is recorded as Tylor[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Burnett Tylor was born in Camberwell[2]. He was born on October 2, 1832[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Edward Burnett Tylor's education included a stint at Grove House School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], ethnologist[10], and university teacher[14]. Edward Burnett Tylor's field of work was anthropology[15]. Employers include University of Seville[16], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Seville[31] and University of Oxford[17], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Quetelet on the Science of Man[19] and Primitive culture[20], a written work[36].

Recognition

Edward Burnett Tylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Death and Burial

Edward Burnett Tylor died on January 2, 1917[5]. He passed away in Wellington[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Burnett Tylor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,459 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include Primitive culture[39], a written work[40].

FAQs

Where was Edward Burnett Tylor born?

Edward Burnett Tylor's place of birth was Camberwell[2].

Where did Edward Burnett Tylor die?

Edward Burnett Tylor passed away in Wellington[4].

What did Edward Burnett Tylor do for work?

Edward Burnett Tylor worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], writer[8], sociologist[9], and ethnologist[10].

Where did Edward Burnett Tylor go to school?

Edward Burnett Tylor was educated at Grove House School[18].

What awards did Edward Burnett Tylor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . prm.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved . prm.ox.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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