Horatio Hornblower

Summary

Horatio Hornblower is a literary character^[1]. He was born on July 4, 1776^[2]. He worked as a naval officer^[3]. He ranks in the top 7% of literary_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,073 views/month).^[4]

Key Facts

• Horatio Hornblower was born on July 4, 1776^[2].
• Horatio Hornblower held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[5].
• Horatio Hornblower held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[6].
• Horatio Hornblower worked as a naval officer^[3].
• Horatio Hornblower is the creator of C. S. Forester^[7].
• Horatio Hornblower is recorded as male^[8].
• Horatio Hornblower's instance of is recorded as literary character^[9].
• Horatio Hornblower's instance of is recorded as fictional human^[10].
• Horatio Hornblower's instance of is recorded as television character^[11].
• Horatio Hornblower's instance of is recorded as film character^[12].
• Horatio Hornblower was performed by Gregory Peck^[13].
• Horatio Hornblower was performed by Ioan Gruffudd^[14].
• Horatio Hornblower was performed by David Buck^[15].
• Horatio Hornblower was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars^[16].
• Horatio Hornblower's family name is recorded as Hornblower^[17].
• Horatio Hornblower's given name is recorded as Horatio^[18].
• Horatio Hornblower's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Horatio Hornblower^[19].
• Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald inspired Horatio Hornblower^[20].
• Horatio Nelson inspired Horatio Hornblower^[21].
• Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet inspired Horatio Hornblower^[22].
• Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth inspired Horatio Hornblower^[23].
• Jeremiah Coghlan inspired Horatio Hornblower^[24].
• James Gordon inspired Horatio Hornblower^[25].
• Sir William Hoste, 1st Baronet inspired Horatio Hornblower^[26].
• Horatio Hornblower's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

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Origins and Family

Horatio Hornblower was born on July 4, 1776^[2].

Career and Affiliations

Horatio Hornblower's professions included naval officer^[3].

Works and Contributions

Horatio Hornblower is the creator of C. S. Forester^[7].

Why It Matters

Horatio Hornblower ranks in the top 7% of literary_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,073 views/month).^[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Aubrey-Maturin series^[30], a novel series^[31], written by Patrick O'Brian^[32].

FAQs

What did Horatio Hornblower do for work?

Horatio Hornblower worked as naval officer^[3].

Who did Horatio Hornblower influence?

Horatio Hornblower has been cited as an influence by Aubrey-Maturin series^[30].