Edward Fitzgerald Beale

American explorer, surveyor, ambassador (1822-1893)
Person human Q1292161
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Edward Fitzgerald Beale

Summary

Edward Fitzgerald Beale is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 4, 1822[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 22, 1893[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military officer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Edward Fitzgerald Beale…
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale was born on February 4, 1822[3].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale died on April 22, 1893[5].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale is buried at Chester Rural Cemetery[10].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's mother was Emily Truxton[11].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale was married to Mary Engle Edwards[12].
  • A child of Edward Fitzgerald Beale was Marie Beale Bakhmeteff[13].
  • A child of Edward Fitzgerald Beale was Truxtun Beale[14].
  • A child of Edward Fitzgerald Beale was Emily Beale[15].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale worked as an explorer[6].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale worked as a military officer[7].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale held the position of United States Ambassador to Austria[17].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's education included a stint at Georgetown University[19].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale was educated at United States Naval School[20].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[23].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's Commons category is recorded as Edward Fitzgerald Beale[24].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[25].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's family name is recorded as Fitzgerald[26].
  • Edward Fitzgerald Beale's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Fitzgerald Beale was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 4, 1822[3]. His mother was Emily Truxton[11].

Education

Educated at Georgetown University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and United States Naval School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military officer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to Austria[17], a position[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1918[34] and ambassador[18], a diplomatic rank[35].

Personal Life

Among Edward Fitzgerald Beale's spouses was Mary Engle Edwards[12]. Children include Marie Beale Bakhmeteff[13], 1852–1928[36]; Truxtun Beale[14], a diplomat[37], 1856–1936[38], of United States[39]; and Emily Beale[15], 1854–1912[40], of United States[41].

Death and Burial

Edward Fitzgerald Beale died on April 22, 1893[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Chester Rural Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Fitzgerald Beale include USS Beale[42], a destroyer[43].

Why It Matters

Edward Fitzgerald Beale ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include USS Beale[42], a destroyer[43].

FAQs

Where was Edward Fitzgerald Beale born?

Edward Fitzgerald Beale was born in Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Edward Fitzgerald Beale die?

Edward Fitzgerald Beale passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Edward Fitzgerald Beale's parents?

Edward Fitzgerald Beale's mother was Emily Truxton[11].

Who was Edward Fitzgerald Beale married to?

Edward Fitzgerald Beale's spouses include Mary Engle Edwards[12].

What did Edward Fitzgerald Beale do for work?

Edward Fitzgerald Beale worked as explorer[6], military officer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Edward Fitzgerald Beale go to school?

Edward Fitzgerald Beale was educated at Georgetown University[19] and United States Naval School[20].

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  11. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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