Edmund Henry Barker

British classical scholar (1788-1839)
Person human Q3130620
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Edmund Henry Barker

Summary

Edmund Henry Barker is a human[1]. Born in Hollym[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1788[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 21, 1839[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], classical philologist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Henry Barker was born in Hollym[2].
  • Edmund Henry Barker passed away in London[4].
  • Edmund Henry Barker was born on January 1, 1788[3].
  • Edmund Henry Barker was born on December 22, 1788[11].
  • Edmund Henry Barker died on March 21, 1839[5].
  • Edmund Henry Barker held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Edmund Henry Barker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edmund Henry Barker worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's professions included linguist[7].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's professions included writer[9].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's education included a stint at Trinity College[14].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's doctoral advisor was Richard Porson[15].
  • Edmund Henry Barker is recorded as male[16].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's given name is recorded as Henri[18].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's given name is recorded as Edmund[19].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edmund Henry Barker's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edmund Henry Barker'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Edmund Henry Barker was born in Hollym[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1788[3] and December 22, 1788[11].

Education

Edmund Henry Barker's education included a stint at Trinity College[14]. His doctoral advisor was Richard Porson[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], classical philologist[8], and writer[9].

Death and Burial

Edmund Henry Barker died on March 21, 1839[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edmund Henry Barker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Edmund Henry Barker born?

Edmund Henry Barker's place of birth was Hollym[2].

Where did Edmund Henry Barker die?

Edmund Henry Barker passed away in London[4].

What did Edmund Henry Barker do for work?

Edmund Henry Barker worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], classical philologist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Edmund Henry Barker go to school?

Edmund Henry Barker was educated at Trinity College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Q24342445. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, classical philologist +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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