Charles Waterton

English naturalist and explorer (1782-1865)
Person human Q1038846
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Charles Waterton

Summary

Charles Waterton is a human[1]. He was born in Walton Hall[2]. He was born on June 3, 1782[3]. He passed away in Wakefield[4]. He died on May 27, 1865[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], naturalist[7], slave driver[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Waterton's place of birth was Walton Hall[2].
  • Charles Waterton died in Wakefield[4].
  • Charles Waterton was born on June 3, 1782[3].
  • Charles Waterton died on May 27, 1865[5].
  • Charles Waterton is buried at Grave of Charles Waterton[11].
  • Charles Waterton's father was Thomas Waterton[12].
  • Charles Waterton's mother was Anne Bedingfield[13].
  • Among Charles Waterton's spouses was Anne Mary Edmonstone[14].
  • A child of Charles Waterton was Edmund Waterton[15].
  • Charles Waterton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Charles Waterton worked as an explorer[6].
  • Charles Waterton worked as a naturalist[7].
  • Charles Waterton worked as a slave driver[8].
  • Charles Waterton's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Charles Waterton's education included a stint at Stonyhurst College[17].
  • Charles Waterton's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
  • Charles Waterton is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Waterton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Waterton's Commons category is recorded as Charles Waterton (naturalist)[21].
  • Charles Waterton's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[22].
  • Charles Waterton's family name is recorded as Waterton[23].
  • Charles Waterton's given name is recorded as Charles[24].
  • Charles Waterton's relative is recorded as Matilda Waterton[25].
  • Charles Waterton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Charles Waterton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Waterton was born in Walton Hall[2]. He was born on June 3, 1782[3]. His father was Thomas Waterton[12]. His mother was Anne Bedingfield[13].

Education

Charles Waterton was educated at Stonyhurst College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], naturalist[7], slave driver[8], and scientific collector[9].

Personal Life

Among Charles Waterton's spouses was Anne Mary Edmonstone[14]. A child of him was Edmund Waterton[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].

Death and Burial

Charles Waterton died on May 27, 1865[5]. He passed away in Wakefield[4]. Burial took place at Grave of him[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Waterton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Charles Waterton born?

Born in Walton Hall[2], Charles Waterton…

Where did Charles Waterton die?

Charles Waterton died in Wakefield[4].

Who were Charles Waterton's parents?

Charles Waterton's father was Thomas Waterton[12]. Charles Waterton's mother was Anne Bedingfield[13].

Who was Charles Waterton married to?

Charles Waterton's spouses include Anne Mary Edmonstone[14].

What did Charles Waterton do for work?

Charles Waterton worked as explorer[6], naturalist[7], slave driver[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Charles Waterton go to school?

Charles Waterton was educated at Stonyhurst College[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 4973
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Stonyhurst College
    Place of birth Walton Hall
    Writing language English
    Mother Anne Bedingfield
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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