Henry Farnham Burke

Anglo-Irish genealogist and officer of arms (1859–1930)
Person human Q15492555
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Henry Farnham Burke

Summary

Henry Farnham Burke is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1930[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and genealogist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Henry Farnham Burke…
  • Henry Farnham Burke died in London[4].
  • Henry Farnham Burke was born on January 1, 1859[3].
  • Henry Farnham Burke died on January 1, 1930[5].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's father was Bernard Burke[9].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's mother was Barbara Frances MacEvoy[10].
  • Henry Farnham Burke was married to Helena Mary Ray Palmer[11].
  • A child of Henry Farnham Burke was Barbara Helen Mary Farnham-Burke[12].
  • A child of Henry Farnham Burke was John Bernard Mary Burke[13].
  • Henry Farnham Burke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Farnham Burke worked as a writer[6].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's professions included genealogist[7].
  • Henry Farnham Burke held the position of Rouge Croix Pursuivant[15].
  • Henry Farnham Burke held the position of Somerset Herald[16].
  • Henry Farnham Burke held the position of Norroy King of Arms[17].
  • Henry Farnham Burke held the position of Garter Principal King of Arms[18].
  • Henry Farnham Burke received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Henry Farnham Burke received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Henry Farnham Burke received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].
  • Henry Farnham Burke was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[22].
  • Henry Farnham Burke is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's family is recorded as House of Burgh[25].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[26].
  • Henry Farnham Burke's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Farnham Burke was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3]. His father was Bernard Burke[9]. His mother was Barbara Frances MacEvoy[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and genealogist[7]. Positions held include Rouge Croix Pursuivant[15], a position[28]; Somerset Herald[16], an officer of arms[29]; Norroy King of Arms[17]; and Garter Principal King of Arms[18], a position[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a knighthood[34], in United Kingdom[35]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].

Personal Life

Among Henry Farnham Burke's spouses was Helena Mary Ray Palmer[11]. Children include Barbara Helen Mary Farnham-Burke[12], 1888–1967[36] and John Bernard Mary Burke[13], 1892–1917[37].

Death and Burial

Henry Farnham Burke died on January 1, 1930[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Farnham Burke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Henry Farnham Burke born?

Henry Farnham Burke's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Henry Farnham Burke die?

Henry Farnham Burke died in London[4].

Who were Henry Farnham Burke's parents?

Henry Farnham Burke's father was Bernard Burke[9]. Henry Farnham Burke's mother was Barbara Frances MacEvoy[10].

Who was Henry Farnham Burke married to?

Henry Farnham Burke's spouses include Helena Mary Ray Palmer[11].

What did Henry Farnham Burke do for work?

Henry Farnham Burke worked as writer[6] and genealogist[7].

What awards did Henry Farnham Burke receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Open Library. 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Occupation writer, genealogist
    Date of death +1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
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