John Barrow
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John Barrow
Summary
John Barrow is a human[1]. Born in Ulverston[2], he… he was born on June 19, 1764[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 23, 1848[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], historian[7], writer[8], botanist[9], and cartographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Barrow was born in Ulverston[2].
- John Barrow passed away in London[4].
- John Barrow was born on June 19, 1764[3].
- John Barrow was born on January 1, 1764[12].
- John Barrow died on November 23, 1848[5].
- John Barrow died on January 1, 1848[13].
- John Barrow is buried at St Martin-in-the-Fields[14].
- John Barrow's father was Roger Barrow[15].
- John Barrow's mother was Mary Dawson[16].
- Among John Barrow's spouses was Anna Maria Truter[17].
- A child of John Barrow was John Barrow Jr.[18].
- A child of John Barrow was Sir George Barrow, 2nd Baronet[19].
- A child of John Barrow was Johanna Maria Barrow[20].
- A child of John Barrow was Peter Barrow[21].
- John Barrow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
- John Barrow's professions included explorer[6].
- John Barrow's professions included historian[7].
- John Barrow's professions included writer[8].
- John Barrow worked as a botanist[9].
- John Barrow worked as a cartographer[10].
- John Barrow worked as a Beamter[23].
- John Barrow held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[24].
- John Barrow received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
- John Barrow received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[26].
- John Barrow received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Ulverston[2], John Barrow… Recorded date of birth include June 19, 1764[3] and January 1, 1764[12]. His father was Roger Barrow[15]. His mother was Mary Dawson[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], historian[7], writer[8], botanist[9], cartographer[10], and Beamter[23]. John Barrow held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[26], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27]; and baronet[32], an order of chivalry[33], in United Kingdom[34].
Personal Life
Among John Barrow's spouses was Anna Maria Truter[17]. Children include John Barrow Jr.[18], an official[35], 1808–1898[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Sir George Barrow, 2nd Baronet[19], a civil servant[38], 1806–1876[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40], awarded the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[41]; Johanna Maria Barrow[20], 1800–1886[42]; and Peter Barrow[21], b. 1813[43].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 23, 1848[5] and January 1, 1848[13]. John Barrow died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Martin-in-the-Fields[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Barrow include Utqiagvik[44], a city in the United States[45], in United States[46], founded in 1959[47] and Point Barrow[48], a cape[49], in United States[50].
Why It Matters
John Barrow ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Utqiagvik[44], a city in the United States[45], in United States[46], founded in 1959[47] and Point Barrow[48], a cape[49], in United States[50].
FAQs
Where was John Barrow born?
John Barrow was born in Ulverston[2].
Where did John Barrow die?
John Barrow passed away in London[4].
Who were John Barrow's parents?
John Barrow's father was Roger Barrow[15]. John Barrow's mother was Mary Dawson[16].
Who was John Barrow married to?
John Barrow's spouses include Anna Maria Truter[17].
What did John Barrow do for work?
John Barrow worked as explorer[6], historian[7], writer[8], botanist[9], and cartographer[10].
What awards did John Barrow receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[26], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27], and baronet[32].