Edmund Kean

English actor (1787–1833)
Person human Q704385
Edmund Kean
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Edmund Kean

Summary

Edmund Kean is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 4, 1787[3]. He died in Richmond[4]. He died on May 15, 1833[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Kean's place of birth was London[2].
  • Edmund Kean died in Richmond[4].
  • Edmund Kean was born on November 4, 1787[3].
  • Edmund Kean was born on March 17, 1787[8].
  • Edmund Kean was born on 1789[9].
  • Edmund Kean died on May 15, 1833[5].
  • Edmund Kean is buried at Windsor Castle[10].
  • Edmund Kean's mother was Anna Carey[11].
  • Among Edmund Kean's spouses was Mary Chambers[12].
  • A child of Edmund Kean was Charles Kean[13].
  • Edmund Kean held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Edmund Kean's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Among Edmund Kean's employers was The Theatre Royal[15].
  • Edmund Kean is recorded as male[16].
  • Edmund Kean's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edmund Kean's genre is Shakespearean comedy[18].
  • Edmund Kean's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Kean[19].
  • Edmund Kean's residence is recorded as London[20].
  • Edmund Kean's family name is recorded as Kean[21].
  • Edmund Kean's given name is recorded as Edmund[22].
  • Edmund Kean's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Edmund Kean's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[24].
  • Edmund Kean's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Edmund Kean's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Edmund Kean's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edmund Kean… Recorded date of birth include November 4, 1787[3], March 17, 1787[8], and 1789[9]. His mother was Anna Carey[11].

Career and Affiliations

Edmund Kean worked as a stage actor[6]. He was employed by The Theatre Royal[15].

Personal Life

Edmund Kean was married to Mary Chambers[12]. A child of him was Charles Kean[13].

Death and Burial

Edmund Kean died on May 15, 1833[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. He is buried at Windsor Castle[10].

Why It Matters

Edmund Kean ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edmund Kean born?

Edmund Kean's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edmund Kean die?

Edmund Kean passed away in Richmond[4].

Who were Edmund Kean's parents?

Edmund Kean's mother was Anna Carey[11].

Who was Edmund Kean married to?

Edmund Kean's spouses include Mary Chambers[12].

What did Edmund Kean do for work?

Edmund Kean worked as stage actor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition. Retrieved . 1902encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. Retrieved . encyclopedia.jrank.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor
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  2. 18d ago · Pescan · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Encyclopaedia beliana id kean-edmund
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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    Mother Anna Carey
    Place of death Richmond
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