Edwin Abbott Abbott
British theologian and author (1838-1926)
1838 — 1926
Quick Facts
Profession
British theologian and author (1838-1926)
Born
December 20, 1838
Died
1926 (age ~88)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, theologian, school teacher
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in MaryleboneDied in Hampstead
1838
Born in Marylebone (1838-12-20)
1857
EducationStudied at St John's College (1857–1861)
1882
Notable workOnesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul
1884
Notable workFlatland
1926
Died in Hampstead
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Edwin Abbott Abbott was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and Anglican priest, best known as the author of the novella Flatland (1884).
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Who is Edwin Abbott Abbott?+
Edwin Abbott Abbott was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and Anglican priest, best known as the author of the novella Flatland (1884).
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Abbott Abbott born?+
Edwin Abbott Abbott was born on December 20, 1838.
When did Edwin Abbott Abbott die?+
Edwin Abbott Abbott died in 1926, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — December 20, 1838
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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— a literature student
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
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