Henry Francis Cary

Gibraltarian translator (1772-1844)
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Henry Francis Cary

Summary

Henry Francis Cary is a human[1]. Born in Gibraltar[2], he… he was born on December 6, 1772[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 14, 1844[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Francis Cary's place of birth was Gibraltar[2].
  • Henry Francis Cary passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Francis Cary was born on December 6, 1772[3].
  • Henry Francis Cary was born on January 1, 1772[10].
  • Henry Francis Cary died on August 14, 1844[5].
  • Henry Francis Cary died on January 1, 1844[11].
  • Henry Francis Cary is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • Henry Francis Cary held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Henry Francis Cary held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Henry Francis Cary worked as a linguist[6].
  • Henry Francis Cary's professions included translator[7].
  • Henry Francis Cary worked as a writer[8].
  • Henry Francis Cary was employed by British Museum[15].
  • Henry Francis Cary's education included a stint at Christ Church[16].
  • Henry Francis Cary's education included a stint at Rugby School[17].
  • Henry Francis Cary is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Francis Cary's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Francis Cary's Commons category is recorded as Henry Francis Cary[20].
  • Henry Francis Cary's residence is recorded as Cannock[21].
  • Henry Francis Cary's family name is recorded as Cary[22].
  • Henry Francis Cary's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry Francis Cary's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
  • Henry Francis Cary's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Henry Francis Cary's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Henry Francis Cary's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Francis Cary was born in Gibraltar[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 6, 1772[3] and January 1, 1772[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Rugby School[17], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1567[34], headquartered in Rugby[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. Henry Francis Cary was employed by British Museum[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 14, 1844[5] and January 1, 1844[11]. Henry Francis Cary died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

Henry Francis Cary ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Henry Francis Cary born?

Henry Francis Cary's place of birth was Gibraltar[2].

Where did Henry Francis Cary die?

Henry Francis Cary died in London[4].

What did Henry Francis Cary do for work?

Henry Francis Cary worked as linguist[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Where did Henry Francis Cary go to school?

Henry Francis Cary was educated at Christ Church[16] and Rugby School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, translator, writer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32074|batch #32074]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (21)"
  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +3
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Place of death London
    Given name Henry, Francis
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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