Joseph Locke

English civil engineer (1805-1860)
Person human Q355785
Joseph Locke
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Joseph Locke

Summary

Joseph Locke is a human[1]. He was born in Attercliffe[2]. He was born on August 9, 1805[3]. He died on September 18, 1860[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5], engineer[6], politician[7], and railway engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Locke's place of birth was Attercliffe[2].
  • Joseph Locke was born on August 9, 1805[3].
  • Joseph Locke died on September 18, 1860[4].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Locke's father was William Locke[11].
  • Joseph Locke's mother was Esther Teesdale[12].
  • Among Joseph Locke's spouses was Phoebe McCreery[13].
  • Joseph Locke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Joseph Locke worked as a civil engineer[5].
  • Joseph Locke worked as an engineer[6].
  • Joseph Locke's professions included politician[7].
  • Joseph Locke worked as a railway engineer[8].
  • Joseph Locke held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Joseph Locke held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Joseph Locke held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Joseph Locke held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Locke is Broadbottom Viaduct[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Locke is Barentin Viaduct[20].
  • Joseph Locke was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Joseph Locke is recorded as male[22].
  • Joseph Locke's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joseph Locke's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Locke[24].
  • Joseph Locke's family name is recorded as Locke[25].
  • Joseph Locke's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Joseph Locke's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Attercliffe[2], Joseph Locke… he was born on August 9, 1805[3]. His father was William Locke[11]. His mother was Esther Teesdale[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[5], engineer[6], politician[7], and railway engineer[8]. Positions held include member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1859[30]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1857[33]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1852[36]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1847[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Broadbottom Viaduct[19], a railway viaduct[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Barentin Viaduct[20], a railway bridge[42], in France[43].

Personal Life

Joseph Locke was married to Phoebe McCreery[13].

Death and Burial

Joseph Locke died on September 18, 1860[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Locke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Locke born?

Joseph Locke's place of birth was Attercliffe[2].

Who were Joseph Locke's parents?

Joseph Locke's father was William Locke[11]. Joseph Locke's mother was Esther Teesdale[12].

Who was Joseph Locke married to?

Joseph Locke's spouses include Phoebe McCreery[13].

What did Joseph Locke do for work?

Joseph Locke worked as civil engineer[5], engineer[6], politician[7], and railway engineer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Broadbottom Viaduct, Barentin Viaduct
    Given name Joseph
    Spouse Phoebe McCreery
    Family name Locke
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