Howard Irby

British ornithologist and army officer (1836-1905)
Person human Q6525392
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Howard Irby

Summary

Howard Irby is a human[1]. Born in Morningthorpe[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1836[3]. He passed away in Regent's Park[4]. He died on May 14, 1905[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], military officer[7], army officer[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Howard Irby's place of birth was Morningthorpe[2].
  • Howard Irby passed away in Regent's Park[4].
  • Howard Irby was born on April 13, 1836[3].
  • Howard Irby died on May 14, 1905[5].
  • Howard Irby is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • Howard Irby's father was Frederick Paul Irby[12].
  • Howard Irby's mother was Frances Irby[13].
  • Among Howard Irby's spouses was Geraldine Magenis[14].
  • Howard Irby was married to Mary Brandling[15].
  • A child of Howard Irby was Frederick Irby[16].
  • A child of Howard Irby was Leonard Irby[17].
  • A child of Howard Irby was Margaret Irby[18].
  • Howard Irby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Howard Irby worked as an ornithologist[6].
  • Howard Irby's professions included military officer[7].
  • Howard Irby's professions included army officer[8].
  • Howard Irby's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Howard Irby's education included a stint at Rugby School[20].
  • Howard Irby is recorded as male[21].
  • Howard Irby's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Howard Irby's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Howard Irby's Commons category is recorded as Leonard Howard Loyd Irby[24].
  • Howard Irby's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[25].
  • Howard Irby was part of the conflict Crimean War[26].
  • Howard Irby was part of the conflict Indian Mutiny of 1857[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Howard Irby's place of birth was Morningthorpe[2]. He was born on April 13, 1836[3]. His father was Frederick Paul Irby[12]. His mother was Frances Irby[13].

Education

Howard Irby was educated at Rugby School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], military officer[7], army officer[8], and scientific collector[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Geraldine Magenis[14] and Mary Brandling[15]. Children include Frederick Irby[16], 1865–1930[28]; Leonard Irby[17], 1871–1936[29]; and Margaret Irby[18], an aristocrat[30], 1884–1950[31], of United Kingdom[32].

Death and Burial

Howard Irby died on May 14, 1905[5]. He passed away in Regent's Park[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Howard Irby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Howard Irby born?

Born in Morningthorpe[2], Howard Irby…

Where did Howard Irby die?

Howard Irby died in Regent's Park[4].

Who were Howard Irby's parents?

Howard Irby's father was Frederick Paul Irby[12]. Howard Irby's mother was Frances Irby[13].

Who was Howard Irby married to?

Howard Irby's spouses include Geraldine Magenis[14] and Mary Brandling[15].

What did Howard Irby do for work?

Howard Irby worked as ornithologist[6], military officer[7], army officer[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Howard Irby go to school?

Howard Irby was educated at Rugby School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Regent's Park
    Child Frederick Irby, Leonard Irby, Margaret Irby
    Gnd id 1190654644
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