Luke Howard

British manufacturing chemist (1772-1864)
Person human Q440061
Luke Howard
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Luke Howard

Summary

Luke Howard is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 28, 1772[3]. He passed away in Tottenham[4]. He died on March 21, 1864[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], Gaelic football player[7], pharmacologist[8], pharmacist[9], and meteorologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Luke Howard was born in London[2].
  • Luke Howard died in Tottenham[4].
  • Luke Howard was born on November 28, 1772[3].
  • Luke Howard died on March 21, 1864[5].
  • Luke Howard's father was Robert Howard[12].
  • Luke Howard's mother was Elizabeth Leatham[13].
  • Luke Howard was married to Mariabella Eliot[14].
  • A child of Luke Howard was John Eliot Howard[15].
  • A child of Luke Howard was Joseph Howard[16].
  • A child of Luke Howard was Mary Howard[17].
  • A child of Luke Howard was Robert Howard[18].
  • A child of Luke Howard was Elizabeth Howard[19].
  • A child of Luke Howard was Rachel Howard[20].
  • Luke Howard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Luke Howard worked as a chemist[6].
  • Luke Howard worked as a Gaelic football player[7].
  • Luke Howard's professions included pharmacologist[8].
  • Luke Howard worked as a pharmacist[9].
  • Luke Howard worked as a meteorologist[10].
  • Luke Howard's field of work was meteorology[22].
  • Luke Howard received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Luke Howard was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Luke Howard is recorded as male[25].
  • Luke Howard's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Luke Howard's Commons category is recorded as Luke Howard[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Luke Howard… he was born on November 28, 1772[3]. His father was Robert Howard[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Leatham[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], Gaelic football player[7], pharmacologist[8], pharmacist[9], and meteorologist[10]. Luke Howard's field of work was meteorology[22].

Recognition

Luke Howard received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

Personal Life

Among Luke Howard's spouses was Mariabella Eliot[14]. Children include John Eliot Howard[15], a botanist[28], 1807–1883[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[31]; Joseph Howard[16]; Mary Howard[17], 1797–1815[32]; Robert Howard[18], 1801–1871[33]; Elizabeth Howard[19], 1803–1836[34]; and Rachel Howard[20], 1804–1837[35].

Death and Burial

Luke Howard died on March 21, 1864[5]. He died in Tottenham[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Luke Howard include Luke Howard Award[36], a science award[37].

Why It Matters

Luke Howard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Luke Howard Award[36], a science award[37].

FAQs

Where was Luke Howard born?

Born in London[2], Luke Howard…

Where did Luke Howard die?

Luke Howard passed away in Tottenham[4].

Who were Luke Howard's parents?

Luke Howard's father was Robert Howard[12]. Luke Howard's mother was Elizabeth Leatham[13].

Who was Luke Howard married to?

Luke Howard's spouses include Mariabella Eliot[14].

What did Luke Howard do for work?

Luke Howard worked as chemist[6], Gaelic football player[7], pharmacologist[8], pharmacist[9], and meteorologist[10].

What awards did Luke Howard receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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