Henry Burney

British soldier, diplomat and commercial traveller, 1792-1845
Person human Q1288021
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Henry Burney

Summary

Henry Burney is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1792[3]. He died on March 4, 1845[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Henry Burney's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
  • Henry Burney was born on February 27, 1792[3].
  • Henry Burney died on March 4, 1845[4].
  • Henry Burney's father was Richard Thomas Burney[7].
  • Henry Burney's mother was Jane Ross[8].
  • Henry Burney was married to Janet Bannerman Burney[9].
  • A child of Henry Burney was Henry Bannerman Burney[10].
  • A child of Henry Burney was Janet Phillips Burney[11].
  • A child of Henry Burney was Richard Maingy Burney[12].
  • A child of Henry Burney was Susan Allen Burney[13].
  • A child of Henry Burney was R. P. Burney[14].
  • Henry Burney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Henry Burney held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Henry Burney worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Henry Burney is recorded as male[17].
  • Henry Burney's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Henry Burney's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[19].
  • Henry Burney's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[20].
  • Henry Burney's family name is recorded as Burney[21].
  • Henry Burney's given name is recorded as Henry[22].
  • Henry Burney's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Indian Biography[23].
  • Henry Burney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Henry Burney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Malay[25].
  • Henry Burney's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Burney's place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on February 27, 1792[3]. His father was Richard Thomas Burney[7]. His mother was Jane Ross[8].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Burney worked as a diplomat[5].

Personal Life

Henry Burney was married to Janet Bannerman Burney[9]. Children include Henry Bannerman Burney[10], 1819–1890[27]; Janet Phillips Burney[11], 1820–1863[28]; Richard Maingy Burney[12]; Susan Allen Burney[13]; and R. P. Burney[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Burney died on March 4, 1845[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Burney include Burney Treaty[29], a treaty[30], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[31].

Why It Matters

Henry Burney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Entities named for him include Burney Treaty[29], a treaty[30], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[31].

FAQs

Where was Henry Burney born?

Born in Kolkata[2], Henry Burney…

Who were Henry Burney's parents?

Henry Burney's father was Richard Thomas Burney[7]. Henry Burney's mother was Jane Ross[8].

Who was Henry Burney married to?

Henry Burney's spouses include Janet Bannerman Burney[9].

What did Henry Burney do for work?

Henry Burney worked as diplomat[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . 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.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Malay
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