Barry Cornwall

English poet (1787-1874)
Person human Q4980322
Barry Cornwall
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Barry Cornwall

Summary

Barry Cornwall is a human[1]. Born in Leeds[2], he… he was born on November 21, 1787[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 5, 1874[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Barry Cornwall's place of birth was Leeds[2].
  • Barry Cornwall passed away in London[4].
  • Barry Cornwall was born on November 21, 1787[3].
  • Barry Cornwall died on October 5, 1874[5].
  • Barry Cornwall's father was Nicholas Procter[10].
  • Barry Cornwall's mother was Amelia Long[11].
  • Barry Cornwall was married to Ann Benson Skepper[12].
  • A child of Barry Cornwall was Adelaide Anne Procter[13].
  • Barry Cornwall held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Barry Cornwall held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • English was Barry Cornwall's native language[16].
  • Barry Cornwall worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Barry Cornwall's professions included poet[7].
  • Barry Cornwall worked as a writer[8].
  • Barry Cornwall was educated at Harrow School[17].
  • Barry Cornwall is recorded as male[18].
  • Barry Cornwall's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Barry Cornwall's Commons category is recorded as Bryan Procter[20].
  • Barry Cornwall's family name is recorded as Procter[21].
  • Barry Cornwall's given name is recorded as Bryan[22].
  • Barry Cornwall's given name is recorded as Waller[23].
  • Barry Cornwall's pseudonym is recorded as Barry Cornwall[24].
  • Barry Cornwall's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Bryan Procter[25].
  • Barry Cornwall's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • Barry Cornwall's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Leeds[2], Barry Cornwall… he was born on November 21, 1787[3]. His father was Nicholas Procter[10]. His mother was Amelia Long[11]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Barry Cornwall was educated at Harrow School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

Among Barry Cornwall's spouses was Ann Benson Skepper[12]. A child of him was Adelaide Anne Procter[13].

Death and Burial

Barry Cornwall died on October 5, 1874[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Barry Cornwall ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Barry Cornwall born?

Barry Cornwall was born in Leeds[2].

Where did Barry Cornwall die?

Barry Cornwall passed away in London[4].

Who were Barry Cornwall's parents?

Barry Cornwall's father was Nicholas Procter[10]. Barry Cornwall's mother was Amelia Long[11].

Who was Barry Cornwall married to?

Barry Cornwall's spouses include Ann Benson Skepper[12].

What did Barry Cornwall do for work?

Barry Cornwall worked as lawyer[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

Where did Barry Cornwall go to school?

Barry Cornwall was educated at Harrow School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . EB-11 / Procter, Bryan Waller. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . EB-11 / Procter, Bryan Waller. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . EB-11 / Procter, Bryan Waller. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . EB-11 / Procter, Bryan Waller. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . EB-11 / Procter, Bryan Waller. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . EB-11 / Procter, Bryan Waller. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00391176
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Leeds
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00391176
    Instance of
    Mother Amelia Long
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