Caroline Norton

English feminist, social reformer, and author, editor (1808-1877)
Person human Q850141
Caroline Norton
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Caroline Norton

Summary

Caroline Norton is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on March 22, 1808[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on June 15, 1877[5]. She worked as a writer[6], poet[7], playwright[8], composer[9], and novelist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Caroline Norton…
  • Caroline Norton died in London[4].
  • Caroline Norton was born on March 22, 1808[3].
  • Caroline Norton died on June 15, 1877[5].
  • Caroline Norton's father was Thomas Sheridan[12].
  • Caroline Norton's mother was Caroline Henrietta Sheridan[13].
  • Among Caroline Norton's spouses was George Chapple Norton[14].
  • Among Caroline Norton's spouses was Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet[15].
  • A child of Caroline Norton was Fletcher Cavendish Charles Conyers Norton[16].
  • A child of Caroline Norton was Thomas Brinsley Norton, 4th Baron Grantley[17].
  • A child of Caroline Norton was William Norton[18].
  • Caroline Norton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Caroline Norton's professions included writer[6].
  • Caroline Norton's professions included poet[7].
  • Caroline Norton worked as a playwright[8].
  • Caroline Norton's professions included composer[9].
  • Caroline Norton worked as a novelist[10].
  • Caroline Norton's professions included editor[20].
  • Caroline Norton is recorded as female[21].
  • Caroline Norton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Caroline Norton's Commons category is recorded as Caroline Norton[23].
  • Caroline Norton's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[24].
  • Caroline Norton's family name is recorded as Norton[25].
  • Caroline Norton's given name is recorded as Caroline[26].
  • Caroline Norton's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Caroline Norton[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1808-03-22[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1877-06-15[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: f39a9874-a2fd-40a5-a43a-6aa516218759[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Caroline Norton's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on March 22, 1808[3]. Her father was Thomas Sheridan[12]. Her mother was Caroline Henrietta Sheridan[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], playwright[8], composer[9], novelist[10], and editor[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include George Chapple Norton[14], a politician[33], 1800–1875[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35] and Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet[15], an art historian[36], 1818–1878[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]. Children include Fletcher Cavendish Charles Conyers Norton[16], 1829–1859[39]; Thomas Brinsley Norton, 4th Baron Grantley[17], 1831–1877[40]; and William Norton[18].

Death and Burial

Caroline Norton died on June 15, 1877[5]. She died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Caroline Norton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Caroline Norton born?

Caroline Norton's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Caroline Norton die?

Caroline Norton passed away in London[4].

Who were Caroline Norton's parents?

Caroline Norton's father was Thomas Sheridan[12]. Caroline Norton's mother was Caroline Henrietta Sheridan[13].

Who was Caroline Norton married to?

Caroline Norton's spouses include George Chapple Norton[14] and Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet[15].

What did Caroline Norton do for work?

Caroline Norton worked as writer[6], poet[7], playwright[8], composer[9], and novelist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Norton
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    Place of birth London
    Writing language English
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