John Edward Sowerby
English artist and publisher (1825-1870)
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Summary
John Edward Sowerby was born on January 17, 1825[1], in Lambeth[2]. He died on January 28, 1870[3]. He worked as a botanist[4], artist[5], publisher[6], botanical illustrator[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1825[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1870[11]
- Father: Charles Edward Sowerby[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Field of work: illustration[15], botany[16], publishing[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: Sowerby family[19]
- Commons category: John Edward Sowerby[20]
- Residence: England[21]
- Family name: Sowerby[22]
- Given name: John[23], Edward[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26], English[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
Why It Matters
John Edward Sowerby is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was John Edward Sowerby born?
John Edward Sowerby was born in Lambeth[2].
Who were John Edward Sowerby's parents?
John Edward Sowerby's father was Charles Edward Sowerby[12].
What did John Edward Sowerby do for work?
John Edward Sowerby worked as a botanist[4], artist[5], publisher[6], botanical illustrator[7], and illustrator[8].