Henry Witham

English paleontologist (1779-1844)
Person human Q6442708
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Henry Witham

Summary

Henry Witham is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3]. He died on January 1, 1844[4]. He worked as a botanist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Henry Witham was born in England[2].
  • Henry Witham was born on January 1, 1779[3].
  • Henry Witham died on January 1, 1844[4].
  • Henry Witham's father was John Silvertop[7].
  • Henry Witham's mother was Catherine Lawson[8].
  • Henry Witham was married to Elizabetha Witham[9].
  • A child of Henry Witham was Henry John Silvertop[10].
  • A child of Henry Witham was Catherine Witham[11].
  • Henry Witham held citizenship in England[12].
  • English was Henry Witham's native language[13].
  • Henry Witham worked as a botanist[5].
  • Henry Witham held the position of High Sheriff of Durham[14].
  • Henry Witham is recorded as male[15].
  • Henry Witham's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Henry Witham's residence is recorded as Lartington Hall[17].
  • Henry Witham's family name is recorded as Witham[18].
  • Henry Witham's family name is recorded as Silvertop[19].
  • Henry Witham's given name is recorded as Henry[20].
  • Henry Witham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Henry Witham's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Thomas Maire Silvertop'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Henry Witham's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3]. His father was John Silvertop[7]. His mother was Catherine Lawson[8]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Witham worked as a botanist[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Durham[14].

Personal Life

Henry Witham was married to Elizabetha Witham[9]. Children include Henry John Silvertop[10] and Catherine Witham[11], 1801–1857[23].

Death and Burial

Henry Witham died on January 1, 1844[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Witham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Henry Witham born?

Born in England[2], Henry Witham…

Who were Henry Witham's parents?

Henry Witham's father was John Silvertop[7]. Henry Witham's mother was Catherine Lawson[8].

Who was Henry Witham married to?

Henry Witham's spouses include Elizabetha Witham[9].

What did Henry Witham do for work?

Henry Witham worked as botanist[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The London Gazette 20311. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Lartington Hall
    Place of birth England
    Given name Henry
    Citizenship
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