Elizabeth Fry

social reformer from England (1780-1845)
Person human Q271477
Elizabeth Fry
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Elizabeth Fry

Summary

Elizabeth Fry is a human[1]. She was born in Norwich[2]. She was born on May 21, 1780[3]. She passed away in Ramsgate[4]. She died on October 12, 1845[5]. She worked as a nurse[6], philanthropist[7], diarist[8], politician[9], and suffragist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (818 views/month, #7,058 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Fry was born in Norwich[2].
  • Elizabeth Fry died in Ramsgate[4].
  • Elizabeth Fry was born on May 21, 1780[3].
  • Elizabeth Fry died on October 12, 1845[5].
  • Burial took place at Quaker Burial Ground[12].
  • Elizabeth Fry's father was John Gurney[13].
  • Elizabeth Fry's mother was Catherine Bell[14].
  • Among Elizabeth Fry's spouses was Joseph Fry[15].
  • A child of Elizabeth Fry was Katharine Fry[16].
  • A child of Elizabeth Fry was Louisa Fry[17].
  • A child of Elizabeth Fry was John Gurney Fry[18].
  • A child of Elizabeth Fry was William Storrs Fry[19].
  • A child of Elizabeth Fry was Joseph Fry[20].
  • A child of Elizabeth Fry was Samuel Gurney Fry[21].
  • Elizabeth Fry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Elizabeth Fry's professions included nurse[6].
  • Elizabeth Fry worked as a philanthropist[7].
  • Elizabeth Fry worked as a diarist[8].
  • Elizabeth Fry worked as a politician[9].
  • Elizabeth Fry worked as a suffragist[10].
  • Elizabeth Fry worked as a writer[23].
  • Elizabeth Fry is recorded as female[24].
  • Elizabeth Fry's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Elizabeth Fry's family is recorded as Gurney family[26].
  • Elizabeth Fry's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Fry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Elizabeth Fry's place of birth was Norwich[2]. She was born on May 21, 1780[3]. Her father was John Gurney[13]. Her mother was Catherine Bell[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include nurse[6], philanthropist[7], diarist[8], politician[9], suffragist[10], and writer[23].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Fry was married to Joseph Fry[15]. Children include Katharine Fry[16], 1801–1886[28]; Louisa Fry[17], 1814–1896[29]; John Gurney Fry[18], 1804–1872[30]; William Storrs Fry[19], 1806–1844[31]; Joseph Fry[20], 1809–1896[32]; and Samuel Gurney Fry[21], 1816–1902[33].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Fry died on October 12, 1845[5]. She died in Ramsgate[4]. The cause of death was stroke[34]. Burial took place at Quaker Burial Ground[12].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Fry ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (818 views/month, #7,058 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Fry born?

Born in Norwich[2], Elizabeth Fry…

Where did Elizabeth Fry die?

Elizabeth Fry died in Ramsgate[4].

Who were Elizabeth Fry's parents?

Elizabeth Fry's father was John Gurney[13]. Elizabeth Fry's mother was Catherine Bell[14].

Who was Elizabeth Fry married to?

Elizabeth Fry's spouses include Joseph Fry[15].

What did Elizabeth Fry do for work?

Elizabeth Fry worked as nurse[6], philanthropist[7], diarist[8], politician[9], and suffragist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Makers of Nursing History. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [34] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation nurse, philanthropist, diarist +3
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation nurse, philanthropist, diarist +3
    Citizenship
    On focus list of wikimedia project gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia
    Place of burial Quaker Burial Ground
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