Edward Belcher

Summary

Edward Belcher is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Halifax^[2]. He was born on February 27, 1799^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on March 18, 1877^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], writer^[7], naval officer^[8], and surveyor^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Edward Belcher's place of birth was Halifax^[2].
• Edward Belcher died in London^[4].
• Edward Belcher was born on February 27, 1799^[3].
• Edward Belcher was born on January 1, 1799^[11].
• Edward Belcher died on March 18, 1877^[5].
• Edward Belcher died on January 1, 1877^[12].
• Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery^[13].
• Edward Belcher was married to Diana Jolliffe Belcher^[14].
• Edward Belcher held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• Edward Belcher held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[16].
• Edward Belcher worked as an explorer^[6].
• Edward Belcher worked as a writer^[7].
• Edward Belcher's professions included naval officer^[8].
• Edward Belcher worked as a surveyor^[9].
• Edward Belcher received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[17].
• Edward Belcher received the Knight Bachelor^[18].
• Edward Belcher is recorded as male^[19].
• Edward Belcher's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Edward Belcher's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[21].
• Edward Belcher's Commons category is recorded as Edward Belcher^[22].
• Edward Belcher's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[23].
• Edward Belcher's archives at is recorded as University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives^[24].
• Edward Belcher was part of the conflict First Opium War^[25].
• Edward Belcher's family name is recorded as Belcher^[26].
• Edward Belcher's given name is recorded as Edward^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Halifax^[2], Edward Belcher… Recorded date of birth include February 27, 1799^[3] and January 1, 1799^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], writer^[7], naval officer^[8], and surveyor^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[17], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1815^[30] and Knight Bachelor^[18], a title of honor^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1300^[33].

Personal Life

Edward Belcher was married to Diana Jolliffe Belcher^[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 18, 1877^[5] and January 1, 1877^[12]. Edward Belcher passed away in London^[4]. He is buried at Brompton Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Belcher include Belcher Islands^[34], an island group^[35], in Canada^[36].

Why It Matters

Edward Belcher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

Entities named for him include Belcher Islands^[34], an island group^[35], in Canada^[36].

FAQs

Where was Edward Belcher born?

Born in Halifax^[2], Edward Belcher…

Where did Edward Belcher die?

Edward Belcher passed away in London^[4].

Who was Edward Belcher married to?

Edward Belcher's spouses include Diana Jolliffe Belcher^[14].

What did Edward Belcher do for work?

Edward Belcher worked as explorer^[6], writer^[7], naval officer^[8], and surveyor^[9].

What awards did Edward Belcher receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[17] and Knight Bachelor^[18].