Leigh Hunt

British critic, essayist, poet and writer (1784-1859)
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Leigh Hunt
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Leigh Hunt

Summary

Leigh Hunt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Southgate[2]. He was born on October 19, 1784[3]. He passed away in Putney[4]. He died on August 28, 1859[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], autobiographer[8], literary critic[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (849 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Southgate[2], Leigh Hunt…
  • Leigh Hunt died in Putney[4].
  • Leigh Hunt was born on October 19, 1784[3].
  • Leigh Hunt was born on January 1, 1784[12].
  • Leigh Hunt died on August 28, 1859[5].
  • Leigh Hunt died on January 1, 1859[13].
  • Leigh Hunt is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[14].
  • Leigh Hunt's father was Isaac Hunt[15].
  • Leigh Hunt's mother was Mary Shewell[16].
  • Leigh Hunt was married to Marianne Kent Hunt[17].
  • A child of Leigh Hunt was Vincent Novello Leigh Hunt[18].
  • A child of Leigh Hunt was Thornton Leigh Hunt[19].
  • A child of Leigh Hunt was John Horatio Leigh Hunt[20].
  • A child of Leigh Hunt was Mary Florimel Leigh Hunt[21].
  • A child of Leigh Hunt was Jacintha Shelley Leigh Hunt Hunt[22].
  • A child of Leigh Hunt was Percy Bysshe Shelley Leigh Hunt[23].
  • Leigh Hunt held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
  • Leigh Hunt held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[25].
  • Leigh Hunt worked as a journalist[6].
  • Leigh Hunt's professions included poet[7].
  • Leigh Hunt's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Leigh Hunt worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Leigh Hunt's professions included translator[10].
  • Leigh Hunt's professions included writer[26].
  • Leigh Hunt's education included a stint at Christ's Hospital[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Southgate[2], Leigh Hunt… Recorded date of birth include October 19, 1784[3] and January 1, 1784[12]. His father was Isaac Hunt[15]. His mother was Mary Shewell[16].

Education

Leigh Hunt's education included a stint at Christ's Hospital[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], autobiographer[8], literary critic[9], translator[10], and writer[26].

Personal Life

Among Leigh Hunt's spouses was Marianne Kent Hunt[17]. Children include Vincent Novello Leigh Hunt[18], 1823–1852[28]; Thornton Leigh Hunt[19], a journalist[29], 1810–1873[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31]; John Horatio Leigh Hunt[20], 1812–1846[32]; Mary Florimel Leigh Hunt[21], 1813–1849[33]; Jacintha Shelley Leigh Hunt Hunt[22], 1828–1914[34]; and Percy Bysshe Shelley Leigh Hunt[23], 1817–1899[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 28, 1859[5] and January 1, 1859[13]. Leigh Hunt died in Putney[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Leigh Hunt ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (849 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Leigh Hunt born?

Leigh Hunt's place of birth was Southgate[2].

Where did Leigh Hunt die?

Leigh Hunt passed away in Putney[4].

Who were Leigh Hunt's parents?

Leigh Hunt's father was Isaac Hunt[15]. Leigh Hunt's mother was Mary Shewell[16].

Who was Leigh Hunt married to?

Leigh Hunt's spouses include Marianne Kent Hunt[17].

What did Leigh Hunt do for work?

Leigh Hunt worked as journalist[6], poet[7], autobiographer[8], literary critic[9], and translator[10].

Where did Leigh Hunt go to school?

Leigh Hunt was educated at Christ's Hospital[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [27] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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