John Herman Merivale

British barrister and man of letters
Person human Q1700447
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John Herman Merivale

Summary

John Herman Merivale is a human[1]. He was born in Exeter[2]. He was born on August 5, 1779[3]. He died on April 25, 1844[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], translator[6], barrister[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • John Herman Merivale was born in Exeter[2].
  • John Herman Merivale was born on August 5, 1779[3].
  • John Herman Merivale died on April 25, 1844[4].
  • John Herman Merivale's father was John Merivale[10].
  • John Herman Merivale's mother was Anne Willhelmina Katenkamp[11].
  • Among John Herman Merivale's spouses was Louisa Heath Drury[12].
  • A child of John Herman Merivale was John Louis Merivale[13].
  • John Herman Merivale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • John Herman Merivale's professions included linguist[5].
  • John Herman Merivale worked as a translator[6].
  • John Herman Merivale worked as a barrister[7].
  • John Herman Merivale's professions included writer[8].
  • John Herman Merivale's education included a stint at St John's College[15].
  • John Herman Merivale is recorded as male[16].
  • John Herman Merivale's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Herman Merivale's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Herman Merivale's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • John Herman Merivale's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Herman Merivale's writing language is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Herman Merivale was born in Exeter[2]. He was born on August 5, 1779[3]. His father was John Merivale[10]. His mother was Anne Willhelmina Katenkamp[11].

Education

John Herman Merivale was educated at St John's College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], translator[6], barrister[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

Among John Herman Merivale's spouses was Louisa Heath Drury[12]. A child of him was John Louis Merivale[13].

Death and Burial

John Herman Merivale died on April 25, 1844[4].

Why It Matters

John Herman Merivale has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was John Herman Merivale born?

John Herman Merivale was born in Exeter[2].

Who were John Herman Merivale's parents?

John Herman Merivale's father was John Merivale[10]. John Herman Merivale's mother was Anne Willhelmina Katenkamp[11].

Who was John Herman Merivale married to?

John Herman Merivale's spouses include Louisa Heath Drury[12].

What did John Herman Merivale do for work?

John Herman Merivale worked as linguist[5], translator[6], barrister[7], and writer[8].

Where did John Herman Merivale go to school?

John Herman Merivale was educated at St John's College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Exeter
    Citizenship
    Educated at St John's College
    Child John Louis Merivale
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