Mary Townsend

American entomologist and author (1814-1851)
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Mary Townsend

Summary

Mary Townsend is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], she… she was born on May 14, 1814[3]. She passed away in Philadelphia[4]. She died on July 8, 1851[5]. She worked as an entomologist[6], writer[7], illustrator[8], and abolitionist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mary Townsend was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Mary Townsend died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Mary Townsend was born on May 14, 1814[3].
  • Mary Townsend died on July 8, 1851[5].
  • Mary Townsend is buried at The Woodlands[11].
  • Mary Townsend's father was Charles Townsend[12].
  • Mary Townsend held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Mary Townsend's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Mary Townsend's professions included writer[7].
  • Mary Townsend's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Mary Townsend worked as an abolitionist[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Townsend is Life in the insect world : or, Conversations upon insects between an aunt and her nieces[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Townsend is The Anti-Slavery Alphabet[15].
  • Mary Townsend is recorded as female[16].
  • Mary Townsend's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was fatigue[18].
  • The cause of death was dysentery[19].
  • The cause of death was uterine cancer[20].
  • Mary Townsend's family name is recorded as Townsend[21].
  • Mary Townsend's given name is recorded as Mary[22].
  • Mary Townsend's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Mary Townsend's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Mary Townsend's sibling is recorded as John Kirk Townsend[25].
  • Mary Townsend's sibling is recorded as Edward Townsend[26].
  • Mary Townsend's sibling is recorded as Hannah Townsend[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Townsend was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on May 14, 1814[3]. Her father was Charles Townsend[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], writer[7], illustrator[8], and abolitionist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Life in the insect world : or, Conversations upon insects between an aunt and her nieces[14], a version, edition or translation[28] and The Anti-Slavery Alphabet[15], a literary work[29].

Death and Burial

Mary Townsend died on July 8, 1851[5]. She died in Philadelphia[4]. Recorded cause of death include fatigue[18], dysentery[19], and uterine cancer[20]. She is buried at The Woodlands[11].

Why It Matters

Mary Townsend ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Mary Townsend born?

Mary Townsend was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Mary Townsend die?

Mary Townsend passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Mary Townsend's parents?

Mary Townsend's father was Charles Townsend[12].

What did Mary Townsend do for work?

Mary Townsend worked as entomologist[6], writer[7], illustrator[8], and abolitionist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . “At What do you Think the Ladies will Stop?” Women at the Academy. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . sierracollege.edu. Retrieved . sierracollege.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . “At What do you Think the Ladies will Stop?” Women at the Academy. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation entomologist, writer, illustrator +1
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  2. 29d ago · MatSuBot bot · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Father Charles Townsend
    Wikidata description American entomologist and author (1814-1851)
    Country of citizenship United States
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