Charles Blount

English deist and philosopher (1654-1693)
Person human Q2472994
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Charles Blount

Summary

Charles Blount is a human[1]. He was born in Upper Holloway[2]. He was born on April 27, 1654[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 1, 1693[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], translator[7], academic[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Blount's place of birth was Upper Holloway[2].
  • Charles Blount's place of birth was Islington[12].
  • Charles Blount passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Blount was born on April 27, 1654[3].
  • Charles Blount died on August 1, 1693[5].
  • Charles Blount's father was Henry Blount[13].
  • Charles Blount's mother was Hester Wase[14].
  • Charles Blount was married to Eleanor Tyrrell[15].
  • Charles Blount held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Charles Blount held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Charles Blount held citizenship in England[18].
  • Charles Blount worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Charles Blount's professions included translator[7].
  • Charles Blount's professions included academic[8].
  • Charles Blount's professions included politician[9].
  • Charles Blount's professions included writer[10].
  • Charles Blount's religion is recorded as deism[19].
  • Charles Blount is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles Blount's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles Blount's family name is recorded as Blount[22].
  • Charles Blount's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles Blount's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
  • Charles Blount's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Charles Blount's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Charles Blount's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Upper Holloway[2], an area of London[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Islington[12], an area of London[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Charles Blount was born on April 27, 1654[3]. His father was Henry Blount[13]. His mother was Hester Wase[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], translator[7], academic[8], politician[9], and writer[10].

Personal Life

Among Charles Blount's spouses was Eleanor Tyrrell[15]. His religion is recorded as deism[19].

Death and Burial

Charles Blount died on August 1, 1693[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Blount ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Charles Blount born?

Charles Blount was born in Upper Holloway[2].

Where did Charles Blount die?

Charles Blount passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Blount's parents?

Charles Blount's father was Henry Blount[13]. Charles Blount's mother was Hester Wase[14].

Who was Charles Blount married to?

Charles Blount's spouses include Eleanor Tyrrell[15].

What did Charles Blount do for work?

Charles Blount worked as philosopher[6], translator[7], academic[8], politician[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Electronic Enlightenment. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Electronic Enlightenment. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Electronic Enlightenment. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles
    Spouse Eleanor Tyrrell
    Mother Hester Wase
    Citizenship
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