Alfred Chester Beatty

American copper mining magnate (1875–1968)
Person human Q1387981
Alfred Chester Beatty
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Alfred Chester Beatty

Summary

Alfred Chester Beatty is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on February 7, 1875[3]. He died in Monte Carlo[4]. He died on January 19, 1968[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], archaeologist[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Alfred Chester Beatty…
  • Alfred Chester Beatty passed away in Monte Carlo[4].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty was born on February 7, 1875[3].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty died on January 19, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's father was John Cuming Beatty[11].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's mother was Hetty Bull[12].
  • Among Alfred Chester Beatty's spouses was Edith Dunn Beatty[13].
  • A child of Alfred Chester Beatty was Alfred Chester Beatty[14].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty held citizenship in Ireland[15].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's professions included art collector[6].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's education included a stint at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[18].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty was a member of Roxburghe Club[20].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty was a member of Bibliographical Society[21].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty is recorded as male[22].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's family name is recorded as Beatty[24].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's given name is recorded as Alfred[25].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's given name is recorded as Chester[26].
  • Alfred Chester Beatty's work location is recorded as New York City[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Alfred Chester Beatty… he was born on February 7, 1875[3]. His father was John Cuming Beatty[11]. His mother was Hetty Bull[12].

Education

Alfred Chester Beatty was educated at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], archaeologist[7], and businessperson[8].

Recognition

Alfred Chester Beatty received the Knight Bachelor[19].

Personal Life

Alfred Chester Beatty was married to Edith Dunn Beatty[13]. A child of him was he[14].

Death and Burial

Alfred Chester Beatty died on January 19, 1968[5]. He died in Monte Carlo[4]. Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfred Chester Beatty include Chester Beatty Library[28], a library[29], in Ireland[30], founded in 1950[31] and Chester Beatty Medical Papyrus[32], a manuscript[33].

Why It Matters

Alfred Chester Beatty ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Chester Beatty Library[28], a library[29], in Ireland[30], founded in 1950[31] and Chester Beatty Medical Papyrus[32], a manuscript[33].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Chester Beatty born?

Alfred Chester Beatty was born in New York City[2].

Where did Alfred Chester Beatty die?

Alfred Chester Beatty passed away in Monte Carlo[4].

Who were Alfred Chester Beatty's parents?

Alfred Chester Beatty's father was John Cuming Beatty[11]. Alfred Chester Beatty's mother was Hetty Bull[12].

Who was Alfred Chester Beatty married to?

Alfred Chester Beatty's spouses include Edith Dunn Beatty[13].

What did Alfred Chester Beatty do for work?

Alfred Chester Beatty worked as art collector[6], archaeologist[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Alfred Chester Beatty go to school?

Alfred Chester Beatty was educated at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[18].

What awards did Alfred Chester Beatty receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . nga.gov. nga.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . roxburgheclub.org.uk. roxburgheclub.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation art collector, archaeologist, businessperson
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061520201806706
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  3. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Mother Hetty Bull
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    End of work period +1968-01-01T00:00:00Z
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