Henry Keppel

British Royal Navy admiral (1809-1904)
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Henry Keppel

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], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kensington[2], Henry Keppel…
  • 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[10].
  • Henry Keppel's mother was Elizabeth Southwell[11].
  • Among Henry Keppel's spouses was Katherine Crosbie[12].
  • Henry Keppel was married to Jane West[13].
  • A child of Henry Keppel was Colin Richard Keppel[14].
  • A child of Henry Keppel was Maria Walpole Keppel[15].
  • Henry Keppel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • British English was Henry Keppel's native language[17].
  • Henry Keppel's professions included writer[6].
  • Henry Keppel worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Henry Keppel's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Henry Keppel held the position of Groom in Waiting[18].
  • Henry Keppel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Henry Keppel received the Order of Merit[20].
  • Henry Keppel received the Doctor of Civil Law[21].
  • Henry Keppel is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Keppel's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Keppel's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[24].
  • Henry Keppel's Commons category is recorded as Henry Keppel[25].
  • Henry Keppel's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[26].
  • Henry Keppel's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[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[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Southwell[11]. British English was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], naval officer[7], and aristocrat[8]. Henry Keppel held the position of Groom in Waiting[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Order of Merit[20], an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1902[33]; and Doctor of Civil Law[21], an academic degree[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Crosbie[12] and Jane West[13], 1820–1895[35]. Children include Colin Richard Keppel[14], a naval officer[36], 1862–1947[37], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[38] and Maria Walpole Keppel[15], 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 (97 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 6 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[10]. Henry Keppel's mother was Elizabeth Southwell[11].

Who was Henry Keppel married to?

Henry Keppel's spouses include Katherine Crosbie[12] and Jane West[13].

What did Henry Keppel do for work?

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

What awards did Henry Keppel receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of Merit[20], and Doctor of Civil Law[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Keppel, Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Keppel, Henry (NBD). wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation writer, naval officer, aristocrat
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  4. 11d 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
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