Edward Whymper

British mountaineer
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Edward Whymper
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Edward Whymper

Summary

Edward Whymper is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1840[3]. He died in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes[4]. He died on September 16, 1911[5]. He worked as a mountaineer[6], illustrator[7], explorer[8], photographer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edward Whymper…
  • Edward Whymper passed away in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes[4].
  • Edward Whymper died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[12].
  • Edward Whymper was born on April 27, 1840[3].
  • Edward Whymper died on September 16, 1911[5].
  • Edward Whymper is buried at Cimetière de Chamonix[13].
  • Edward Whymper's father was Josiah Wood Whymper[14].
  • Edward Whymper held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Whymper worked as a mountaineer[6].
  • Edward Whymper worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Edward Whymper's professions included explorer[8].
  • Edward Whymper's professions included photographer[9].
  • Edward Whymper's professions included writer[10].
  • Edward Whymper's professions included botanical collector[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Whymper is The amateur's greenhouse and conservatory[17].
  • Edward Whymper received the Patron’s Medal[18].
  • Edward Whymper is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Whymper's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Whymper's Commons category is recorded as Edward Whymper[21].
  • Edward Whymper's sport is recorded as mountaineering[22].
  • Edward Whymper's family name is recorded as Whymper[23].
  • Edward Whymper's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward Whymper's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edward Whymper[25].
  • Edward Whymper's Commons gallery is recorded as Edward Whymper[26].
  • Edward Whymper's partner in business or sport is recorded as Michel Croz[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Whymper was born in London[2]. He was born on April 27, 1840[3]. His father was Josiah Wood Whymper[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mountaineer[6], illustrator[7], explorer[8], photographer[9], writer[10], and botanical collector[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Whymper is The amateur's greenhouse and conservatory[17].

Recognition

Edward Whymper received the Patron’s Medal[18].

Death and Burial

Edward Whymper died on September 16, 1911[5]. Recorded place of death include Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes[4], a region of France[28], in France[29], founded in 2016[30] and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in 1091[33]. He is buried at Cimetière de Chamonix[13].

Why It Matters

Edward Whymper ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Edward Whymper born?

Edward Whymper was born in London[2].

Where did Edward Whymper die?

Edward Whymper passed away in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes[4].

Who were Edward Whymper's parents?

Edward Whymper's father was Josiah Wood Whymper[14].

What did Edward Whymper do for work?

Edward Whymper worked as mountaineer[6], illustrator[7], explorer[8], photographer[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Edward Whymper receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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