Henry Thomas Alken

British artist (1785-1851)
Person human Q2591521
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Henry Thomas Alken

Summary

Henry Thomas Alken is a human[1]. He was born in Soho[2]. He was born on October 12, 1785[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 7, 1851[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and engraver[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Thomas Alken's place of birth was Soho[2].
  • Born in Westminster[9], Henry Thomas Alken…
  • Henry Thomas Alken passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Thomas Alken was born on October 12, 1785[3].
  • Henry Thomas Alken was born on October 12, 1784[10].
  • Henry Thomas Alken died on April 7, 1851[5].
  • Henry Thomas Alken died on April 8, 1851[11].
  • Henry Thomas Alken is buried at Highgate Cemetery[12].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's father was Samuel Alken[13].
  • Henry Thomas Alken held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Henry Thomas Alken held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Henry Thomas Alken worked as a painter[6].
  • Henry Thomas Alken worked as an engraver[7].
  • Henry Thomas Alken is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's Commons category is recorded as Henry Thomas Alken[18].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's family name is recorded as Alken[19].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's given name is recorded as Henry[20].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's given name is recorded as Thomas[21].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[24].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's Commons Creator page is recorded as Henry Thomas Alken[25].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Thomas Alken'}[26].
  • Henry Thomas Alken's sibling is recorded as Samuel Alken[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Soho[2], an area of London[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Westminster[9], an area of London[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1785[3] and October 12, 1784[10]. Henry Thomas Alken's father was Samuel Alken[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and engraver[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 7, 1851[5] and April 8, 1851[11]. Henry Thomas Alken died in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Henry Thomas Alken ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Henry Thomas Alken born?

Born in Soho[2], Henry Thomas Alken…

Where did Henry Thomas Alken die?

Henry Thomas Alken passed away in London[4].

Who were Henry Thomas Alken's parents?

Henry Thomas Alken's father was Samuel Alken[13].

What did Henry Thomas Alken do for work?

Henry Thomas Alken worked as painter[6] and engraver[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
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    Has works in the collection Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate +11
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