Henry Thomas Colebrooke

English linguist (1765-1837)
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Henry Thomas Colebrooke

Summary

Henry Thomas Colebrooke is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 15, 1765[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 10, 1837[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], linguist[7], Sanskrit scholar[8], mathematician[9], and historian of mathematics[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's place of birth was London[2].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke passed away in London[4].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was born on June 15, 1765[3].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke died on March 10, 1837[5].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's father was Sir George Colebrooke, 2nd Baronet[12].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's mother was Mary Gaynor[13].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was married to Elizabeth Wilkinson[14].
  • A child of Henry Thomas Colebrooke was Sir Edward Colebrooke, 4th Baronet[15].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke worked as a botanist[6].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke worked as a linguist[7].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's professions included Sanskrit scholar[8].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's professions included mathematician[9].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's professions included historian of mathematics[10].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's professions included translator[18].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke's field of work was Sanskrit[19].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke held the position of judge[20].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a member of Linnean Society of London[24].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Henry Thomas Colebrooke was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Thomas Colebrooke was born in London[2]. He was born on June 15, 1765[3]. His father was Sir George Colebrooke, 2nd Baronet[12]. His mother was Mary Gaynor[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], linguist[7], Sanskrit scholar[8], mathematician[9], historian of mathematics[10], and translator[18]. Henry Thomas Colebrooke's field of work was Sanskrit[19]. He held the position of judge[20].

Recognition

Henry Thomas Colebrooke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Among Henry Thomas Colebrooke's spouses was Elizabeth Wilkinson[14]. A child of him was Sir Edward Colebrooke, 4th Baronet[15].

Death and Burial

Henry Thomas Colebrooke died on March 10, 1837[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Thomas Colebrooke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Henry Thomas Colebrooke born?

Henry Thomas Colebrooke was born in London[2].

Where did Henry Thomas Colebrooke die?

Henry Thomas Colebrooke passed away in London[4].

Who were Henry Thomas Colebrooke's parents?

Henry Thomas Colebrooke's father was Sir George Colebrooke, 2nd Baronet[12]. Henry Thomas Colebrooke's mother was Mary Gaynor[13].

Who was Henry Thomas Colebrooke married to?

Henry Thomas Colebrooke's spouses include Elizabeth Wilkinson[14].

What did Henry Thomas Colebrooke do for work?

Henry Thomas Colebrooke worked as botanist[6], linguist[7], Sanskrit scholar[8], mathematician[9], and historian of mathematics[10].

What awards did Henry Thomas Colebrooke receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, linguist, Sanskrit scholar +6
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  3. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work Sanskrit
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