Henry Christy

British banker and collector (1810-1865)
Person human Q1387221
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Henry Christy

Summary

Henry Christy is a human[1]. Born in Kingston upon Thames[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1810[3]. He passed away in Lapalisse[4]. He died on May 4, 1865[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], paleontologist[7], art historian[8], archaeologist[9], and prehistorian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingston upon Thames[2], Henry Christy…
  • Henry Christy passed away in Lapalisse[4].
  • Henry Christy was born on July 26, 1810[3].
  • Henry Christy died on May 4, 1865[5].
  • Henry Christy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Henry Christy worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Henry Christy's professions included paleontologist[7].
  • Henry Christy's professions included art historian[8].
  • Henry Christy worked as an archaeologist[9].
  • Henry Christy's professions included prehistorian[10].
  • Henry Christy received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13].
  • Henry Christy received the Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[14].
  • Henry Christy received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[15].
  • Henry Christy received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16].
  • Henry Christy received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17].
  • Henry Christy was a member of Royal Geographical Society[18].
  • Henry Christy was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[19].
  • Henry Christy was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20].
  • Henry Christy is recorded as male[21].
  • Henry Christy's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was lung disease[23].
  • Henry Christy's family name is recorded as Christy[24].
  • Henry Christy's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Henry Christy's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Henry Christy's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Christy was born in Kingston upon Thames[2]. He was born on July 26, 1810[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], paleontologist[7], art historian[8], archaeologist[9], and prehistorian[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13]; Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[14], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[15], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[17], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Death and Burial

Henry Christy died on May 4, 1865[5]. He died in Lapalisse[4]. The cause of death was lung disease[23].

Why It Matters

Henry Christy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of Cro-Magnon 1[37], a Hominin fossil[38], in France[39].

FAQs

Where was Henry Christy born?

Henry Christy was born in Kingston upon Thames[2].

Where did Henry Christy die?

Henry Christy died in Lapalisse[4].

What did Henry Christy do for work?

Henry Christy worked as anthropologist[6], paleontologist[7], art historian[8], archaeologist[9], and prehistorian[10].

What awards did Henry Christy receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13], Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society[14], Fellow of the Geological Society of London[15], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16].

What did Henry Christy discover?

Henry Christy is credited as discoverer of Cro-Magnon 1[37].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, paleontologist, art historian +2
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, paleontologist, art historian +2
    Place of death Lapalisse
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