Erasmus Darwin
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Summary
Erasmus Darwin was born on December 12, 1731[1], in Elston[2]. He died on April 18, 1802[3], in Breadsall[4]. He worked as a physician[5], botanist[6], physician writer[7], philosopher[8], and entomologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,591 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Elston Hall[11]
- Place of death: Breadsall Priory[12]
- Date of birth: 1731[13]
- Date of death: 1802[14]
- Father: Robert Darwin of Elston[15]
- Mother: Elizabeth Hill[16]
- Spouse: Mary Howard[17], Mary Parker[18], Lucy Swift[19], Elizabeth Colyear[20]
- Child: Charles Darwin[21], Robert Darwin[22], Francis Sacheverel Darwin[23], Erasmus Darwin[24], Elizabeth Darwin[25], William Alvey Darwin[26], Edward Darwin[27], Frances Anne Violetta Darwin[28], Emma Georgina Elizabeth Darwin[29], John Darwin[30], Henry Darwin[31], Harriet Darwin[32], Mary Parker[33], Susanna Parker[34]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35]
- Occupation: poet[36], physiologist[37], naturalist[38], writer[39], abolitionist[40]
- Field of work: medicine[41], botany[42], biology[43], poetry[44]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[45], St John's College[46]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[47]
- Member of: Royal Society[48], Lunar Society of Birmingham[49], American Philosophical Society[50]
- Sex or gender: male[51]
- Commons category: Erasmus Darwin[52]
- Unmarried partner: Mary Parker[53], Lucy Swift[54]
- Family name: Darwin[55]
- Given name: Erasmus[56]
- Topic's main category: Category:Erasmus Darwin[57]
- Commons gallery: Erasmus Darwin[58]
Why It Matters
Erasmus Darwin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Works attributed to him include Zoonomia[61], a scientific literature[62].
FAQs
Where was Erasmus Darwin born?
Erasmus Darwin was born in Elston[2].
Where did Erasmus Darwin die?
Erasmus Darwin died in Breadsall[4].
Who were Erasmus Darwin's parents?
Erasmus Darwin's father was Robert Darwin of Elston[15]. Erasmus Darwin's mother was Elizabeth Hill[16].
Who was Erasmus Darwin married to?
Erasmus Darwin's spouses include Mary Howard[17], Mary Parker[18], Lucy Swift[19], and Elizabeth Colyear[20].
What did Erasmus Darwin do for work?
Erasmus Darwin worked as a physician[5], botanist[6], physician writer[7], philosopher[8], and entomologist[9].
Where did Erasmus Darwin go to school?
Erasmus Darwin was educated at University of Edinburgh[45] and St John's College[46].
What awards did Erasmus Darwin receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[47].