Hester Thrale

Welsh author and salon-holder (1741-1821)
Person human Q291322
Hester Thrale
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Hester Thrale

Summary

Hester Thrale is a human[1]. Born in Caernarfonshire[2], she… she was born on January 27, 1741[3]. She died in Clifton[4]. She died on May 2, 1821[5]. She worked as a patron of the arts[6], salonnière[7], diarist[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,110 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hester Thrale's place of birth was Caernarfonshire[2].
  • Hester Thrale died in Clifton[4].
  • Hester Thrale was born on January 27, 1741[3].
  • Hester Thrale was born on January 16, 1741[11].
  • Hester Thrale died on May 2, 1821[5].
  • Burial took place at Tremeirchion[12].
  • Hester Thrale's father was John Salusbury[13].
  • Hester Thrale's mother was Hester Maria Cotton[14].
  • Hester Thrale was married to Henry Thrale[15].
  • Among Hester Thrale's spouses was Gabriel Piozzi[16].
  • Hester Thrale was married to Gabriele Mario Piozzi[17].
  • A child of Hester Thrale was Hester Maria Elphinstone, Viscountess Keith[18].
  • A child of Hester Thrale was Frances Thrale[19].
  • A child of Hester Thrale was Henry Salusbury Thrale[20].
  • A child of Hester Thrale was Anna Maria Thrale[21].
  • A child of Hester Thrale was Elizabeth Thrale[22].
  • A child of Hester Thrale was Susannah Arabella Thrale[23].
  • Hester Thrale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
  • Hester Thrale's professions included patron of the arts[6].
  • Hester Thrale's professions included salonnière[7].
  • Hester Thrale's professions included diarist[8].
  • Hester Thrale worked as a writer[9].
  • Hester Thrale is recorded as female[25].
  • Hester Thrale's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hester Thrale's Commons category is recorded as Hester Thrale[27].

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Origins and Family

Hester Thrale's place of birth was Caernarfonshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 27, 1741[3] and January 16, 1741[11]. Her father was John Salusbury[13]. Her mother was Hester Maria Cotton[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include patron of the arts[6], salonnière[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henry Thrale[15], an entrepreneur[28], 1724–1781[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Gabriel Piozzi[16], a musician[31], 1740–1809[32]; and Gabriele Mario Piozzi[17], an opera singer[33], 1740–1809[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35]. Children include Hester Maria Elphinstone, Viscountess Keith[18], a writer[36], 1764–1857[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]; Frances Thrale[19], 1765–1765[39]; Henry Salusbury Thrale[20], 1766–1776[40]; Anna Maria Thrale[21], 1768–1770[41]; Elizabeth Thrale[22], 1769–1773[42]; and Susannah Arabella Thrale[23], 1770–1858[43].

Death and Burial

Hester Thrale died on May 2, 1821[5]. She died in Clifton[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[44]. Burial took place at Tremeirchion[12].

Why It Matters

Hester Thrale ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,110 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Hester Thrale born?

Hester Thrale's place of birth was Caernarfonshire[2].

Where did Hester Thrale die?

Hester Thrale passed away in Clifton[4].

Who were Hester Thrale's parents?

Hester Thrale's father was John Salusbury[13]. Hester Thrale's mother was Hester Maria Cotton[14].

Who was Hester Thrale married to?

Hester Thrale's spouses include Henry Thrale[15], Gabriel Piozzi[16], and Gabriele Mario Piozzi[17].

What did Hester Thrale do for work?

Hester Thrale worked as patron of the arts[6], salonnière[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . orlando.cambridge.org. orlando.cambridge.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father John Salusbury
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    Cause of death falling from height
    Sex or gender female
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