Henry Cole

English civil servant and inventor (1808–1882)
Person human Q537906
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Henry Cole

Summary

Henry Cole is a human[1]. He was born in Bath[2]. He was born on July 15, 1808[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 18, 1882[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], writer[7], and designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Cole's place of birth was Bath[2].
  • Henry Cole passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Cole was born on July 15, 1808[3].
  • Henry Cole died on April 18, 1882[5].
  • Henry Cole is buried at Brompton Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Henry Cole was Mary Charlotte Cole[11].
  • Henry Cole held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Henry Cole's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Henry Cole's professions included writer[7].
  • Henry Cole's professions included designer[8].
  • Henry Cole held the position of museum director[13].
  • Henry Cole was educated at Christ's Hospital[14].
  • Henry Cole received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Henry Cole received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[16].
  • Henry Cole received the Albert Medal[17].
  • Henry Cole received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Henry Cole is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry Cole's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry Cole's Commons category is recorded as Henry Cole[21].
  • Henry Cole's family name is recorded as Cole[22].
  • Henry Cole's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry Cole's pseudonym is recorded as Felix Summerly[24].
  • Henry Cole's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henry Cole[25].
  • Henry Cole's Commons gallery is recorded as Henry Cole[26].
  • Henry Cole's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bath[2], Henry Cole… he was born on July 15, 1808[3].

Education

Henry Cole was educated at Christ's Hospital[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], writer[7], and designer[8]. Henry Cole held the position of museum director[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[16], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Albert Medal[17], a medallion[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1864[35]; and Knight Bachelor[18], a title of honor[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1300[38].

Personal Life

A child of Henry Cole was Mary Charlotte Cole[11].

Death and Burial

Henry Cole died on April 18, 1882[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Brompton Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henry Cole ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cole born?

Henry Cole's place of birth was Bath[2].

Where did Henry Cole die?

Henry Cole passed away in London[4].

What did Henry Cole do for work?

Henry Cole worked as entrepreneur[6], writer[7], and designer[8].

Where did Henry Cole go to school?

Henry Cole was educated at Christ's Hospital[14].

What awards did Henry Cole receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[16], Albert Medal[17], and Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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