Edward Garnett

British writer and critic (1868–1937)
Person human Q1651229
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Summary

Edward Garnett is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1868[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 19, 1937[5]. He worked as a writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], editor[9], and literary editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Garnett was born in London[2].
  • Edward Garnett died in London[4].
  • Edward Garnett was born on January 1, 1868[3].
  • Edward Garnett died on February 19, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
  • Edward Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[13].
  • Edward Garnett's mother was Olivia Narney Singleton[14].
  • Edward Garnett was married to Constance Garnett[15].
  • A child of Edward Garnett was David Garnett[16].
  • Edward Garnett held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Garnett's professions included writer[6].
  • Edward Garnett worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Edward Garnett worked as a journalist[8].
  • Edward Garnett worked as an editor[9].
  • Edward Garnett worked as a literary editor[10].
  • Edward Garnett worked as a critic[18].
  • Edward Garnett's field of work was literature[19].
  • Edward Garnett's field of work was literary criticism[20].
  • Edward Garnett's education included a stint at City of London School[21].
  • Edward Garnett is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Garnett's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Garnett's Commons category is recorded as Edward Garnett[24].
  • Edward Garnett's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[25].
  • Edward Garnett's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[26].
  • Edward Garnett's family name is recorded as Garnett[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Garnett's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1868[3]. His father was Richard Garnett[13]. His mother was Olivia Narney Singleton[14].

Education

Edward Garnett's education included a stint at City of London School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], editor[9], literary editor[10], and critic[18]. Fields of work include literature[19], a type of arts[28] and literary criticism[20], a literary genre[29].

Personal Life

Edward Garnett was married to Constance Garnett[15]. A child of him was David Garnett[16].

Death and Burial

Edward Garnett died on February 19, 1937[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Edward Garnett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Edward Garnett born?

Edward Garnett's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Garnett die?

Edward Garnett died in London[4].

Who were Edward Garnett's parents?

Edward Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[13]. Edward Garnett's mother was Olivia Narney Singleton[14].

Who was Edward Garnett married to?

Edward Garnett's spouses include Constance Garnett[15].

What did Edward Garnett do for work?

Edward Garnett worked as writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], editor[9], and literary editor[10].

Where did Edward Garnett go to school?

Edward Garnett was educated at City of London School[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'sv', 'uk']
    Harper's tag → edward-garnett
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Harper's tag: edward-garnett, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/289928358|edward garnett (#289928358)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7915|Harper's "
  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 147538
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14611: 147538, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/260429|batch #260429]]"
  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Child → David Garnett
    Field of work → literature, literary criticism
    Given name → Edward
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31725|batch #31725]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (19)"
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