Edward Dowden

Irish critic and poet (1843-1913)
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Edward Dowden

Summary

Edward Dowden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cork[2]. He was born on May 3, 1843[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 4, 1913[5]. He worked as a poet[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], literary historian[9], and literary scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Dowden was born in Cork[2].
  • Edward Dowden passed away in London[4].
  • Edward Dowden was born on May 3, 1843[3].
  • Edward Dowden was born on 1843[12].
  • Edward Dowden died on April 4, 1913[5].
  • Edward Dowden died on 1913[13].
  • A child of Edward Dowden was Hester Dowden[14].
  • Edward Dowden held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Dowden worked as a poet[6].
  • Edward Dowden's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edward Dowden worked as a writer[8].
  • Edward Dowden worked as a literary historian[9].
  • Edward Dowden's professions included literary scholar[10].
  • Edward Dowden was employed by University of Oxford[16].
  • Edward Dowden's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Dowden is Shakspere: A Critical Study of His Mind and Art[18].
  • Edward Dowden received the Cunningham Medal[19].
  • Edward Dowden received the Taylorian Lecture[20].
  • Edward Dowden is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Dowden's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Dowden's genre is poetry[23].
  • Edward Dowden's Commons category is recorded as Edward Dowden[24].
  • Edward Dowden's family name is recorded as Dowden[25].
  • Edward Dowden's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward Dowden's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cork[2], Edward Dowden… Recorded date of birth include May 3, 1843[3] and 1843[12].

Education

Edward Dowden was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], literary historian[9], and literary scholar[10]. Edward Dowden was employed by University of Oxford[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Dowden is Shakspere: A Critical Study of His Mind and Art[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Cunningham Medal[19], a science award[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1796[30] and Taylorian Lecture[20], a lecture series[31].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Dowden was Hester Dowden[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 4, 1913[5] and 1913[13]. Edward Dowden died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Dowden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Edward Dowden born?

Edward Dowden was born in Cork[2].

Where did Edward Dowden die?

Edward Dowden passed away in London[4].

What did Edward Dowden do for work?

Edward Dowden worked as poet[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], literary historian[9], and literary scholar[10].

Where did Edward Dowden go to school?

Edward Dowden was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[17].

What awards did Edward Dowden receive?

Honors received include Cunningham Medal[19] and Taylorian Lecture[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag edward-dowden
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 176029
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  3. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, university teacher, writer +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32157|batch #32157]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (38)"
  4. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling John Dowden
    Occupation poet, university teacher, writer +2
    Place of death London
    Instance of human
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/29601|batch #29601]]: add P1810 to P12458"
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