John Hindmarsh

British naval officer (1785–1860)
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John Hindmarsh
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Summary

John Hindmarsh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on January 1, 1785[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 29, 1860[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], politician[7], and governor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Hindmarsh was born in Kent[2].
  • John Hindmarsh died in London[4].
  • John Hindmarsh was born on January 1, 1785[3].
  • John Hindmarsh was born on May 22, 1785[10].
  • John Hindmarsh died on July 29, 1860[5].
  • John Hindmarsh is buried at St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Hove[11].
  • John Hindmarsh's father was John Hindmarsh[12].
  • Among John Hindmarsh's spouses was Susannah Wilson Edmeades[13].
  • A child of John Hindmarsh was Jane Hindmarsh[14].
  • A child of John Hindmarsh was Susan Hindmarsh[15].
  • A child of John Hindmarsh was Mary Hindmarsh[16].
  • A child of John Hindmarsh was John Hindmarsh[17].
  • John Hindmarsh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Hindmarsh held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • John Hindmarsh worked as a naval officer[6].
  • John Hindmarsh's professions included politician[7].
  • John Hindmarsh's professions included governor[8].
  • John Hindmarsh held the position of Lieutenant-Governor of Heligoland[20].
  • John Hindmarsh held the position of Governor of South Australia[21].
  • John Hindmarsh held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[22].
  • John Hindmarsh received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • John Hindmarsh was a member of Street Naming Committee[24].
  • John Hindmarsh is recorded as male[25].
  • John Hindmarsh's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John Hindmarsh's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Hindmarsh was born in Kent[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1785[3] and May 22, 1785[10]. His father was he[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], politician[7], and governor[8]. Positions held include Lieutenant-Governor of Heligoland[20]; Governor of South Australia[21], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1836[30]; and Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[22].

Recognition

John Hindmarsh received the Knight Bachelor[23].

Personal Life

John Hindmarsh was married to Susannah Wilson Edmeades[13]. Children include Jane Hindmarsh[14], 1814–1874[31]; Susan Hindmarsh[15]; Mary Hindmarsh[16]; and he[17], 1820–1903[32].

Death and Burial

John Hindmarsh died on July 29, 1860[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Hove[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Hindmarsh include Hindmarsh[33], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1903[36].

Why It Matters

John Hindmarsh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Hindmarsh[33], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1903[36].

FAQs

Where was John Hindmarsh born?

John Hindmarsh was born in Kent[2].

Where did John Hindmarsh die?

John Hindmarsh died in London[4].

Who were John Hindmarsh's parents?

John Hindmarsh's father was John Hindmarsh[12].

Who was John Hindmarsh married to?

John Hindmarsh's spouses include Susannah Wilson Edmeades[13].

What did John Hindmarsh do for work?

John Hindmarsh worked as naval officer[6], politician[7], and governor[8].

What awards did John Hindmarsh receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. web2.uvcs.uvic.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Hindmarsh, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . Hindmarsh, John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . commemorative plaque. Retrieved . openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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