Bernard Burke

British officer of arms and genealogist (1814–1892)
Person human Q4892968
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Bernard Burke

Summary

Bernard Burke is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 5, 1814[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on December 12, 1892[5]. He worked as a genealogist[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Burke's place of birth was London[2].
  • Bernard Burke passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Bernard Burke was born on January 5, 1814[3].
  • Bernard Burke died on December 12, 1892[5].
  • Bernard Burke's father was John Burke[9].
  • Bernard Burke's mother was Mary O'Reilly[10].
  • Bernard Burke was married to Barbara Frances MacEvoy[11].
  • A child of Bernard Burke was Henry Farnham Burke[12].
  • A child of Bernard Burke was Ashworth P. Burke[13].
  • A child of Bernard Burke was Constance Mary Theresa Burke[14].
  • A child of Bernard Burke was Bernard Louis Burke[15].
  • A child of Bernard Burke was Harlowen Joseph Burke[16].
  • A child of Bernard Burke was Edward Plunkett Burke[17].
  • Bernard Burke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Bernard Burke's professions included genealogist[6].
  • Bernard Burke worked as a barrister[7].
  • Bernard Burke's field of work was genealogy[19].
  • Bernard Burke's field of work was heraldry[20].
  • Bernard Burke held the position of Norroy and Ulster King of Arms[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Burke is A Genealogical History of the Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited, and Extinct Peerages of the British Empire[22].
  • Bernard Burke received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Bernard Burke received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • Bernard Burke is recorded as male[25].
  • Bernard Burke's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Bernard Burke's family is recorded as House of Burgh[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernard Burke's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 5, 1814[3]. His father was John Burke[9]. His mother was Mary O'Reilly[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include genealogist[6] and barrister[7]. Fields of work include genealogy[19], a field of study[28] and heraldry[20], a field of study[29]. Bernard Burke held the position of Norroy and Ulster King of Arms[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bernard Burke is A Genealogical History of the Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited, and Extinct Peerages of the British Empire[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32] and Knight Bachelor[24], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35].

Personal Life

Bernard Burke was married to Barbara Frances MacEvoy[11]. Children include Henry Farnham Burke[12], a writer[36], 1859–1930[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[39]; Ashworth P. Burke[13], a genealogist[40], 1864–1919[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; Constance Mary Theresa Burke[14], 1857–1910[43]; Bernard Louis Burke[15]; Harlowen Joseph Burke[16]; and Edward Plunkett Burke[17], 1866–1899[44].

Death and Burial

Bernard Burke died on December 12, 1892[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Bernard Burke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include Burke's Peerage[47], a written work[48], founded in 1826[49], written by John Burke[50].

FAQs

Where was Bernard Burke born?

Bernard Burke's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Bernard Burke die?

Bernard Burke passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Bernard Burke's parents?

Bernard Burke's father was John Burke[9]. Bernard Burke's mother was Mary O'Reilly[10].

Who was Bernard Burke married to?

Bernard Burke's spouses include Barbara Frances MacEvoy[11].

What did Bernard Burke do for work?

Bernard Burke worked as genealogist[6] and barrister[7].

What awards did Bernard Burke receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[23] and Knight Bachelor[24].

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  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name John, Bernard
    Place of birth London
    Mother Mary O'Reilly
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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