Frederick Marryat

British naval officer and novelist (1792–1848)
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Frederick Marryat
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Frederick Marryat

Summary

Frederick Marryat is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 10, 1792[3]. He died in Langham[4]. He died on August 9, 1848[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], naval officer[9], and sailor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Marryat's place of birth was London[2].
  • Frederick Marryat died in Langham[4].
  • Frederick Marryat was born on July 10, 1792[3].
  • Frederick Marryat died on August 9, 1848[5].
  • Frederick Marryat's father was Joseph Marryat[12].
  • Frederick Marryat's mother was Charlotte Marryat[13].
  • Among Frederick Marryat's spouses was Catherine Shairp[14].
  • A child of Frederick Marryat was Frederick Marryat[15].
  • A child of Frederick Marryat was Frank Marryat[16].
  • A child of Frederick Marryat was Augusta Marryat[17].
  • A child of Frederick Marryat was Florence Marryat[18].
  • A child of Frederick Marryat was Emilia Marryat[19].
  • A child of Frederick Marryat was Cecil Marryat Norris[20].
  • Frederick Marryat held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Frederick Marryat held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • English was Frederick Marryat's native language[23].
  • Frederick Marryat's professions included writer[6].
  • Frederick Marryat's professions included novelist[7].
  • Frederick Marryat's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Frederick Marryat's professions included naval officer[9].
  • Frederick Marryat worked as a sailor[10].
  • Frederick Marryat worked as a military officer[24].
  • Frederick Marryat's field of work was English-language literature[25].
  • Frederick Marryat's field of work was children's and young adult literature[26].
  • Frederick Marryat's field of work was navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Frederick Marryat… he was born on July 10, 1792[3]. His father was Joseph Marryat[12]. His mother was Charlotte Marryat[13]. English was his native language[23].

Education

Frederick Marryat was educated at Great Ealing School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], naval officer[9], sailor[10], and military officer[24]. Fields of work include English-language literature[25], a sub-set of literature[29]; children's and young adult literature[26], a sub-set of literature[30]; and navy[27], a military branch[31].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mr Midshipman Easy[32], a literary work[33]; The Phantom Ship[34], a written work[35], founded in 1837[36]; and The Children of the New Forest[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[41], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44].

Personal Life

Frederick Marryat was married to Catherine Shairp[14]. Children include he[15], a naval officer[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; Frank Marryat[16], a scientific illustrator[47], 1826–1855[48]; Augusta Marryat[17], a novelist[49], 1829–1899[50]; Florence Marryat[18], a writer[51], 1833–1899[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Emilia Marryat[19], a novelist[54], 1837–1875[55]; and Cecil Marryat Norris[20], a novelist[56], 1836–1932[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58].

Death and Burial

Frederick Marryat died on August 9, 1848[5]. He died in Langham[4].

Why It Matters

Frederick Marryat ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He has been cited as an influence by Roald Dahl[61], a screenwriter[62], 1916–1990[63], of Norway[64], awarded the Edgar Awards[65].

Works attributed to him include The Children of the New Forest[66], a literary work[67]; The Phantom Ship[68], a written work[69], founded in 1837[70]; Masterman Ready, or the Wreck of the Pacific[71], a literary work[72]; and Mr Midshipman Easy[73], a literary work[74].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Marryat born?

Frederick Marryat's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Frederick Marryat die?

Frederick Marryat died in Langham[4].

Who were Frederick Marryat's parents?

Frederick Marryat's father was Joseph Marryat[12]. Frederick Marryat's mother was Charlotte Marryat[13].

Who was Frederick Marryat married to?

Frederick Marryat's spouses include Catherine Shairp[14].

What did Frederick Marryat do for work?

Frederick Marryat worked as writer[6], novelist[7], children's writer[8], naval officer[9], and sailor[10].

Where did Frederick Marryat go to school?

Frederick Marryat was educated at Great Ealing School[28].

What awards did Frederick Marryat receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[41].

Who did Frederick Marryat influence?

Frederick Marryat has been cited as an influence by Roald Dahl[61].

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  22. [9] . Marryat, Frederick (a) (NBD). wikidata.org.
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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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