Henry Keppel

British Royal Navy admiral (1809-1904)
Person human Q1606951
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Summary

Henry Keppel is a human[1]. Born in Kensington[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1809[3]. He passed away in Piccadilly[4]. He died on January 17, 1904[5]. He worked as a writer[6], naval officer[7], aristocrat[8], admiral[9], and soldier[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kensington[2].
  • Henry Keppel died in Piccadilly[4].
  • Henry Keppel was born on June 14, 1809[3].
  • Henry Keppel died on January 17, 1904[5].
  • Henry Keppel's father was William Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle[12].
  • Henry Keppel's mother was Elizabeth Southwell[13].
  • Among Henry Keppel's spouses was Katherine Crosbie[14].
  • Henry Keppel was married to Jane West[15].
  • A child of Henry Keppel was Colin Richard Keppel[16].
  • A child of Henry Keppel was Maria Walpole Keppel[17].
  • Henry Keppel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • British English was Henry Keppel's native language[19].
  • Henry Keppel's professions included writer[6].
  • Henry Keppel worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Henry Keppel's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Henry Keppel worked as an admiral[9].
  • Henry Keppel's professions included soldier[10].
  • Henry Keppel held the position of Groom in Waiting[20].
  • Henry Keppel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Henry Keppel received the Order of Merit[22].
  • Henry Keppel received the Doctor of Civil Law[23].
  • Henry Keppel is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry Keppel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry Keppel's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].
  • Henry Keppel's Commons category is recorded as Henry Keppel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kensington[2], Henry Keppel… he was born on June 14, 1809[3]. His father was William Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Southwell[13]. British English was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], naval officer[7], aristocrat[8], admiral[9], and soldier[10]. Henry Keppel held the position of Groom in Waiting[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Order of Merit[22], an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1902[33]; and Doctor of Civil Law[23], an academic degree[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Crosbie[14] and Jane West[15], 1820–1895[35]. Children include Colin Richard Keppel[16], a naval officer[36], 1862–1947[37], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[38] and Maria Walpole Keppel[17], 1865–1952[39].

Death and Burial

Henry Keppel died on January 17, 1904[5]. He passed away in Piccadilly[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Keppel include Keppel Harbour[40], a harbor[41], in Singapore[42].

Why It Matters

Henry Keppel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Keppel Harbour[40], a harbor[41], in Singapore[42].

FAQs

Where was Henry Keppel born?

Henry Keppel was born in Kensington[2].

Where did Henry Keppel die?

Henry Keppel died in Piccadilly[4].

Who were Henry Keppel's parents?

Henry Keppel's father was William Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle[12]. Henry Keppel's mother was Elizabeth Southwell[13].

Who was Henry Keppel married to?

Henry Keppel's spouses include Katherine Crosbie[14] and Jane West[15].

What did Henry Keppel do for work?

Henry Keppel worked as writer[6], naval officer[7], aristocrat[8], admiral[9], and soldier[10].

What awards did Henry Keppel receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], Order of Merit[22], and Doctor of Civil Law[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Keppel, Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . Keppel, Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . 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. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'id', 'no', 'pl', 'uk']
    Harper's tag → henry-sir-keppel
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  2. 4w ago · Nlbkos · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library board singapore id → person/80b6684c-b23f-4c96-8e50-e6ff6b085516
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, naval officer, aristocrat +2
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → William Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle
    Place of birth → Kensington
    Spouse → Katherine Crosbie, Jane West
    Described by source → A Naval Biographical Dictionary, Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement, Q19036877 +2
    + 30 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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