Henry Shrapnel

Summary

Henry Shrapnel is a human^[1]. He was born in Bradford-on-Avon^[2]. He was born on June 3, 1761^[3]. He passed away in Southampton^[4]. He died on March 13, 1842^[5]. He worked as an inventor^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Henry Shrapnel's place of birth was Bradford-on-Avon^[2].
• Henry Shrapnel died in Southampton^[4].
• Henry Shrapnel was born on June 3, 1761^[3].
• Henry Shrapnel died on March 13, 1842^[5].
• Henry Shrapnel's father was Zachariah Shrapnel^[8].
• Henry Shrapnel's mother was Lydia Needham^[9].
• Henry Shrapnel was married to Esther Squires^[10].
• A child of Henry Shrapnel was Henry Needham Scrope Shrapnel^[11].
• Henry Shrapnel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• Henry Shrapnel worked as an inventor^[6].
• Henry Shrapnel is recorded as male^[13].
• Henry Shrapnel's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Henry Shrapnel's military branch is recorded as British Army^[15].
• Henry Shrapnel's Commons category is recorded as Shrapnel shell^[16].
• Henry Shrapnel's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general^[17].
• Henry Shrapnel was part of the conflict French Revolutionary Wars^[18].
• Henry Shrapnel's family name is recorded as Shrapnel^[19].
• Henry Shrapnel's given name is recorded as Henry^[20].
• Henry Shrapnel's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[21].
• Henry Shrapnel's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia^[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Shrapnel's place of birth was Bradford-on-Avon^[2]. He was born on June 3, 1761^[3]. His father was Zachariah Shrapnel^[8]. His mother was Lydia Needham^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Shrapnel worked as an inventor^[6].

Personal Life

Henry Shrapnel was married to Esther Squires^[10]. A child of him was Henry Needham Scrope Shrapnel^[11].

Death and Burial

Henry Shrapnel died on March 13, 1842^[5]. He passed away in Southampton^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Shrapnel include shrapnel shell^[23], a weapon type^[24].

Why It Matters

Henry Shrapnel has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[25]

He is credited with the discovery of shrapnel shell^[26], a weapon type^[27]. Entities named for him include shrapnel shell^[23], a weapon type^[24].

FAQs

Where was Henry Shrapnel born?

Henry Shrapnel's place of birth was Bradford-on-Avon^[2].

Where did Henry Shrapnel die?

Henry Shrapnel passed away in Southampton^[4].

Who were Henry Shrapnel's parents?

Henry Shrapnel's father was Zachariah Shrapnel^[8]. Henry Shrapnel's mother was Lydia Needham^[9].

Who was Henry Shrapnel married to?

Henry Shrapnel's spouses include Esther Squires^[10].

What did Henry Shrapnel do for work?

Henry Shrapnel worked as inventor^[6].

What did Henry Shrapnel discover?

Henry Shrapnel is credited as discoverer of shrapnel shell^[26].