Henry Chapman Mercer

American tile maker, archaeologist, curator and writer, founder of Moravian Pottery and Tile Works (1856–1930)
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Henry Chapman Mercer

Summary

Henry Chapman Mercer is a human[1]. Born in Doylestown[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1856[3]. He passed away in Doylestown[4]. He died on March 9, 1930[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], entrepreneur[7], archaeologist[8], tile maker[9], and curator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (334 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry Chapman Mercer was born in Doylestown[2].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer passed away in Doylestown[4].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer was born on June 24, 1856[3].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer died on March 9, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Doylestown Presbyterian Church Cemetery[12].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's father was William Robert Mercer[13].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's mother was Mary Rebecca Chapman[14].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Henry Chapman Mercer's native language[16].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer worked as a tile maker[9].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer worked as a curator[10].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer was employed by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology[17].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer was educated at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Henry Chapman Mercer is Pennsylvania State Capitol[20].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer was a member of Bucks County Historical Society[21].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement movement[25].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's genre is non-fiction[26].
  • Henry Chapman Mercer's genre is paranormal fiction[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Doylestown[2], Henry Chapman Mercer… he was born on June 24, 1856[3]. His father was William Robert Mercer[13]. His mother was Mary Rebecca Chapman[14]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[19], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1850[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], entrepreneur[7], archaeologist[8], tile maker[9], and curator[10]. Henry Chapman Mercer was employed by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henry Chapman Mercer is Pennsylvania State Capitol[20].

Death and Burial

Henry Chapman Mercer died on March 9, 1930[5]. He passed away in Doylestown[4]. Burial took place at Doylestown Presbyterian Church Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Henry Chapman Mercer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (334 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Henry Chapman Mercer born?

Born in Doylestown[2], Henry Chapman Mercer…

Where did Henry Chapman Mercer die?

Henry Chapman Mercer passed away in Doylestown[4].

Who were Henry Chapman Mercer's parents?

Henry Chapman Mercer's father was William Robert Mercer[13]. Henry Chapman Mercer's mother was Mary Rebecca Chapman[14].

What did Henry Chapman Mercer do for work?

Henry Chapman Mercer worked as sculptor[6], entrepreneur[7], archaeologist[8], tile maker[9], and curator[10].

Where did Henry Chapman Mercer go to school?

Henry Chapman Mercer was educated at Harvard University[18] and University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Goodreads. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . Goodreads. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . ancestry.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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