Frederick James Furnivall
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Summary
Frederick James Furnivall was born on February 4, 1825[1], in Egham[2]. He died on July 2, 1910[3], in London[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], writer[6], philologist[7], literary scholar[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1825[11]
- Date of death: 1910[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: editor[14], man of letters[15], grammarian[16], literary historian[17]
- Educated at: Trinity Hall[18]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Frederick James Furnivall[21]
- Family name: Furnivall[22]
- Given name: Frederick[23], James[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[25], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[32]
Why It Matters
Frederick James Furnivall has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Frederick James Furnivall born?
Frederick James Furnivall's place of birth was Egham[2].
Where did Frederick James Furnivall die?
Frederick James Furnivall died in London[4].
What did Frederick James Furnivall do for work?
Frederick James Furnivall worked as a lexicographer[5], writer[6], philologist[7], literary scholar[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Frederick James Furnivall go to school?
Frederick James Furnivall was educated at Trinity Hall[18].
What awards did Frederick James Furnivall receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[19].