Benjamin Cowie

British clergyman and Dean of Exeter (1816-1900)
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Benjamin Cowie

Summary

Benjamin Cowie is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1816[2]. He died on January 1, 1900[3]. He worked as a clergyman[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Cowie was born on January 1, 1816[2].
  • Benjamin Cowie died on January 1, 1900[3].
  • Benjamin Cowie's father was Robert Cowie[6].
  • Benjamin Cowie's mother was Mary Morgan[7].
  • Among Benjamin Cowie's spouses was Gertrude Mary Carnsew[8].
  • A child of Benjamin Cowie was George Herbert Cowie[9].
  • A child of Benjamin Cowie was Agnes Gertrude Cowie[10].
  • A child of Benjamin Cowie was Edith Mary Cowie[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Cowie was Charles Morgan Cowie[12].
  • A child of Benjamin Cowie was Arthur Thomas Carnsew Cowie[13].
  • A child of Benjamin Cowie was Emma Frances Carnsew Cowie[14].
  • Benjamin Cowie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Benjamin Cowie's professions included clergyman[4].
  • Benjamin Cowie held the position of Dean of Exeter[16].
  • Benjamin Cowie held the position of Dean of Manchester[17].
  • Benjamin Cowie's education included a stint at St John's College[18].
  • Benjamin Cowie received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].
  • Benjamin Cowie was a member of Chetham Society[20].
  • Benjamin Cowie's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
  • Benjamin Cowie is recorded as male[22].
  • Benjamin Cowie's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Benjamin Cowie's family name is recorded as Cowie[24].
  • Benjamin Cowie's given name is recorded as Benjamin[25].
  • Benjamin Cowie's given name is recorded as Morgan[26].
  • Benjamin Cowie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Cowie was born on January 1, 1816[2]. His father was Robert Cowie[6]. His mother was Mary Morgan[7].

Education

Benjamin Cowie's education included a stint at St John's College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Cowie's professions included clergyman[4]. Positions held include Dean of Exeter[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1225[30] and Dean of Manchester[17], a position[31], founded in 1840[32].

Recognition

Benjamin Cowie received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].

Personal Life

Benjamin Cowie was married to Gertrude Mary Carnsew[8]. Children include George Herbert Cowie[9]; Agnes Gertrude Cowie[10]; Edith Mary Cowie[11], 1847–1880[33]; Charles Morgan Cowie[12], 1847–1930[34]; Arthur Thomas Carnsew Cowie[13], b. 1849[35]; and Emma Frances Carnsew Cowie[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Cowie died on January 1, 1900[3].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Cowie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Benjamin Cowie's parents?

Benjamin Cowie's father was Robert Cowie[6]. Benjamin Cowie's mother was Mary Morgan[7].

Who was Benjamin Cowie married to?

Benjamin Cowie's spouses include Gertrude Mary Carnsew[8].

What did Benjamin Cowie do for work?

Benjamin Cowie worked as clergyman[4].

Where did Benjamin Cowie go to school?

Benjamin Cowie was educated at St John's College[18].

What awards did Benjamin Cowie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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