Charles Hatchett

British chemist
Person human Q378065
Charles Hatchett
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Charles Hatchett

Summary

Charles Hatchett is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 2, 1765[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 10, 1847[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], inventor[7], writer[8], organist[9], and collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Charles Hatchett…
  • Charles Hatchett's place of birth was Long Acre[12].
  • Charles Hatchett died in London[4].
  • Charles Hatchett died in Chelsea[13].
  • Charles Hatchett was born on January 2, 1765[3].
  • Charles Hatchett died on February 10, 1847[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Laurence, Upton-cum-Chalvey[14].
  • Among Charles Hatchett's spouses was Elizabeth Martha Collick Hatchett[15].
  • A child of Charles Hatchett was Anna Frederica Hatchett[16].
  • Charles Hatchett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Charles Hatchett worked as a chemist[6].
  • Charles Hatchett's professions included inventor[7].
  • Charles Hatchett worked as a writer[8].
  • Charles Hatchett worked as an organist[9].
  • Charles Hatchett's professions included collector[10].
  • Charles Hatchett was employed by British Museum[18].
  • Charles Hatchett received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Charles Hatchett received the Copley Medal[20].
  • Charles Hatchett was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Charles Hatchett was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Charles Hatchett was a member of The Club[23].
  • Charles Hatchett is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles Hatchett's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles Hatchett's Commons category is recorded as Charles Hatchett[26].
  • The cause of death was pleurisy[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Long Acre[12], a street[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Charles Hatchett was born on January 2, 1765[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], inventor[7], writer[8], organist[9], and collector[10]. Charles Hatchett was employed by British Museum[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Copley Medal[20], a medallion[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1731[37].

Personal Life

Among Charles Hatchett's spouses was Elizabeth Martha Collick Hatchett[15]. A child of him was Anna Frederica Hatchett[16].

Death and Burial

Charles Hatchett died on February 10, 1847[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[38], in Roman Empire[39], founded in 0047[40] and Chelsea[13], an area of London[41], in United Kingdom[42]. The cause of death was pleurisy[27]. He is buried at Church of St Laurence, Upton-cum-Chalvey[14].

Why It Matters

Charles Hatchett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He is credited with the discovery of niobium[45], a chemical element[46].

FAQs

Where was Charles Hatchett born?

Born in London[2], Charles Hatchett…

Where did Charles Hatchett die?

Charles Hatchett died in London[4].

Who was Charles Hatchett married to?

Charles Hatchett's spouses include Elizabeth Martha Collick Hatchett[15].

What did Charles Hatchett do for work?

Charles Hatchett worked as chemist[6], inventor[7], writer[8], organist[9], and collector[10].

What awards did Charles Hatchett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and Copley Medal[20].

What did Charles Hatchett discover?

Charles Hatchett is credited as discoverer of niobium[45].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . WikiTree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Church of St Laurence, Upton-cum-Chalvey
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Place of death London, Chelsea
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society, Copley Medal
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