Henry Maudslay

British engineer
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Summary

Henry Maudslay was born on August 22, 1771[1], in Woolwich[2]. He died on February 14, 1831[3], in London Borough of Lambeth[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], engineer[6], businessperson[7], and mechanical technician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,160 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Child: Thomas Maudslay[10], Joseph Maudslay[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Henry Maudslay[14]
  • Cause of death: pneumonia[15]
  • Family name: Maudslay[16]
  • Given name: Henry[17]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[18]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[19], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Henry Maudslay[23]

Why It Matters

Henry Maudslay has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Henry Maudslay born?

Henry Maudslay was born in Woolwich[2].

Where did Henry Maudslay die?

Henry Maudslay died in London Borough of Lambeth[4].

What did Henry Maudslay do for work?

Henry Maudslay worked as an inventor[5], engineer[6], businessperson[7], and mechanical technician[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'az', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'id', 'it', 'j
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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → inventor, engineer, businessperson +1
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Citizenship → —
    Place of birth → Woolwich
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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