Henry Irving

English stage actor of the Victorian era (1838–1905)
Person human Q32505
Henry Irving
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Henry Irving

Summary

Henry Irving is a human[1]. Born in Keinton Mandeville[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1838[3]. He passed away in Bradford[4]. He died on October 13, 1905[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], theatrical director[7], theatrical producer[8], and actor-manager[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,409 views/month, #6,604 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry Irving's place of birth was Keinton Mandeville[2].
  • Henry Irving passed away in Bradford[4].
  • Henry Irving was born on February 6, 1838[3].
  • Henry Irving died on October 13, 1905[5].
  • Henry Irving is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
  • Henry Irving's father was Samuel Brodribb[12].
  • Henry Irving's mother was Mary Behenna[13].
  • Among Henry Irving's spouses was Florence O'Callaghan[14].
  • A child of Henry Irving was Harry Brodribb Irving[15].
  • A child of Henry Irving was Laurence Irving[16].
  • Henry Irving held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Henry Irving's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Henry Irving worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Henry Irving worked as a theatrical producer[8].
  • Henry Irving's professions included actor-manager[9].
  • Henry Irving's field of work was theatre art[18].
  • Henry Irving's field of work was performing arts[19].
  • Among Henry Irving's employers was Lyceum Theatre[20].
  • Henry Irving received the honorary doctorate of Trinity College, Dublin[21].
  • Henry Irving received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[22].
  • Henry Irving received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[23].
  • Henry Irving is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry Irving's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry Irving's family is recorded as Irving family[26].
  • Henry Irving's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Irving was born in Keinton Mandeville[2]. He was born on February 6, 1838[3]. His father was Samuel Brodribb[12]. His mother was Mary Behenna[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], theatrical director[7], theatrical producer[8], and actor-manager[9]. Fields of work include theatre art[18], a performing arts genre[28] and performing arts[19], a type of arts[29]. Among Henry Irving's employers was Lyceum Theatre[20].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of Trinity College, Dublin[21], an award[30], in Ireland[31]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[22], an award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[23], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

Henry Irving was married to Florence O'Callaghan[14]. Children include Harry Brodribb Irving[15], a film actor[36], 1870–1919[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38] and Laurence Irving[16], a playwright[39], 1871–1914[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41].

Death and Burial

Henry Irving died on October 13, 1905[5]. He died in Bradford[4]. The cause of death was stroke[42]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Henry Irving ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,409 views/month, #6,604 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Henry Irving born?

Henry Irving was born in Keinton Mandeville[2].

Where did Henry Irving die?

Henry Irving died in Bradford[4].

Who were Henry Irving's parents?

Henry Irving's father was Samuel Brodribb[12]. Henry Irving's mother was Mary Behenna[13].

Who was Henry Irving married to?

Henry Irving's spouses include Florence O'Callaghan[14].

What did Henry Irving do for work?

Henry Irving worked as stage actor[6], theatrical director[7], theatrical producer[8], and actor-manager[9].

What awards did Henry Irving receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of Trinity College, Dublin[21], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[22], and honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [42] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, theatrical director, theatrical producer +1
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02425235
    Manner of death natural causes
    Spouse Florence O'Callaghan
    Family Irving family
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