Edward E. Ayer

American businessman
Person human Q5342686
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Summary

Edward E. Ayer was born on November 16, 1841[1], in Kenosha[2]. He died on May 3, 1927[3]. He worked as a historian[4], businessperson[5], bibliophile[6], and donor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Elbridge Gerry Ayer[10]
  • Child: Elizabeth Burbank Ayer[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Given name: Edward[14]

Why It Matters

Edward E. Ayer is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Where was Edward E. Ayer born?

Edward E. Ayer was born in Kenosha[2].

Who were Edward E. Ayer's parents?

Edward E. Ayer's father was Elbridge Gerry Ayer[10].

What did Edward E. Ayer do for work?

Edward E. Ayer worked as a historian[4], businessperson[5], bibliophile[6], and donor[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . newberry.org. Retrieved . newberry.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'en']
    Sbn author id → BCTV010666
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  2. 20w ago · Tholzheim · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Factgrid item id → Christian III, Count of Oldenburg
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id → 131555391
    Gnd id → 104681172X
    Isni → 0000000054569666
    Given name → Edward
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