Mary Lamb

English writer, the sister and collaborator of writer Charles Lamb (1764-1847)
Person human Q276126
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Mary Lamb

Summary

Mary Lamb is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on December 3, 1764[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on May 20, 1847[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and short story writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mary Lamb was born in London[2].
  • Mary Lamb passed away in London[4].
  • Mary Lamb was born on December 3, 1764[3].
  • Mary Lamb died on May 20, 1847[5].
  • Mary Lamb is buried at All Saints' Church, Edmonton[11].
  • Mary Lamb's father was Q134718851[12].
  • Mary Lamb held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Mary Lamb's professions included poet[6].
  • Mary Lamb worked as a writer[7].
  • Mary Lamb's professions included journalist[8].
  • Mary Lamb worked as a short story writer[9].
  • Mary Lamb's field of work was poetry[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Lamb is The Merchant of Venice[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Lamb is Tales from Shakspeare[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Lamb is The Winter's Tale[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Lamb is A Midsummer Night's Dream[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Lamb is Pericles, Prince of Tyre[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Lamb is Twelfth Night, or What You Will[20].
  • Mary Lamb is recorded as female[21].
  • Mary Lamb's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Mary Lamb is part of Charles and Mary Lamb[23].
  • Mary Lamb's Commons category is recorded as Mary Lamb[24].
  • Mary Lamb's family name is recorded as Lamb[25].
  • Mary Lamb's given name is recorded as Mary[26].
  • Mary Lamb's medical condition is recorded as bipolar disorder[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Mary Lamb… she was born on December 3, 1764[3]. Her father was Q134718851[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and short story writer[9]. Mary Lamb's field of work was poetry[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Merchant of Venice[15], a chapter[28]; Tales from Shakspeare[16], a literary work[29], written by Charles Lamb[30]; The Winter's Tale[17], a chapter[31]; A Midsummer Night's Dream[18], a literary work[32]; Pericles, Prince of Tyre[19], a chapter[33]; and Twelfth Night, or What You Will[20], a chapter[34].

Death and Burial

Mary Lamb died on May 20, 1847[5]. She died in London[4]. She is buried at All Saints' Church, Edmonton[11].

Why It Matters

Mary Lamb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to her include Tales from Shakspeare[37], a literary work[38], written by Charles Lamb[39].

FAQs

Where was Mary Lamb born?

Mary Lamb was born in London[2].

Where did Mary Lamb die?

Mary Lamb died in London[4].

Who were Mary Lamb's parents?

Mary Lamb's father was Q134718851[12].

What did Mary Lamb do for work?

Mary Lamb worked as poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and short story writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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