Michael Pakenham Edgeworth
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Summary
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth was born on May 24, 1812[1], in Edgeworthstown[2]. He died on July 30, 1881[3], in Eigg[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], photographer[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Richard Lovell Edgeworth[10]
- Mother: Frances Anne Edgeworth[11]
- Spouse: Christina Macpherson[12]
- Child: Harriet Jessie Edgeworth[13], Christina Edgeworth[14]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[15]
- Field of work: botany[16]
- Educated at: Charterhouse School[17]
- Member of: Linnean Society of London[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Michael Pakenham Edgeworth[20]
- Family name: Edgeworth[21]
- Given name: Michael[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Sibling: Francis Beaufort Edgeworth[25]
- Has works in the collection: J. Paul Getty Museum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
- Collection items at: Meise Botanic Garden[28], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[29], Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[30], National Herbarium of Victoria[31], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[32], Herbarium, Meise Botanic Garden[33], William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[34], Natural History Museum[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Michael Pakenham Edgeworth include Edgeworthia[36], a taxon[37].
Why It Matters
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Edgeworthia[36], a taxon[37].
FAQs
Where was Michael Pakenham Edgeworth born?
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth was born in Edgeworthstown[2].
Where did Michael Pakenham Edgeworth die?
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth died in Eigg[4].
Who were Michael Pakenham Edgeworth's parents?
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth's father was Richard Lovell Edgeworth[10]. Michael Pakenham Edgeworth's mother was Frances Anne Edgeworth[11].
Who was Michael Pakenham Edgeworth married to?
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth's spouses include Christina Macpherson[12].
What did Michael Pakenham Edgeworth do for work?
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth worked as a botanist[5], photographer[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8].
Where did Michael Pakenham Edgeworth go to school?
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth was educated at Charterhouse School[17].