Mary Ward

Anglo-Irish scientist and writer (1827-1869)
Person human Q546140
Mary Ward
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Mary Ward

Summary

Mary Ward is a human[1]. She was born in County Offaly[2]. She was born on April 27, 1827[3]. She passed away in Birr[4]. She died on August 31, 1869[5]. She worked as an astronomer[6], author[7], entomologist[8], artist[9], and naturalist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mary Ward's place of birth was County Offaly[2].
  • Mary Ward died in Birr[4].
  • Mary Ward was born on April 27, 1827[3].
  • Mary Ward died on August 31, 1869[5].
  • Mary Ward's father was Henry King[12].
  • Mary Ward's mother was Harriet Lloyd[13].
  • Among Mary Ward's spouses was Henry Ward, 5th Viscount Bangor[14].
  • A child of Mary Ward was Harriette Mary Ward[15].
  • A child of Mary Ward was Kathleen Annette Norah Ward[16].
  • A child of Mary Ward was Bertha Jane Ward[17].
  • A child of Mary Ward was Mary Henrietta Ward[18].
  • A child of Mary Ward was Emily Georgiana Ward[19].
  • A child of Mary Ward was Henry Somerset Andrew Ward[20].
  • Mary Ward held citizenship in Ireland[21].
  • Mary Ward's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Mary Ward's professions included author[7].
  • Mary Ward worked as an entomologist[8].
  • Mary Ward worked as an artist[9].
  • Mary Ward worked as a naturalist[10].
  • Mary Ward's professions included microscopist[22].
  • Mary Ward's field of work was astronomy[23].
  • Mary Ward is recorded as female[24].
  • Mary Ward's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Mary Ward's Commons category is recorded as Mary Ward (scientist)[26].
  • The cause of death was car collision[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Ward's place of birth was County Offaly[2]. She was born on April 27, 1827[3]. Her father was Henry King[12]. Her mother was Harriet Lloyd[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], author[7], entomologist[8], artist[9], naturalist[10], and microscopist[22]. Mary Ward's field of work was astronomy[23].

Personal Life

Mary Ward was married to Henry Ward, 5th Viscount Bangor[14]. Children include Harriette Mary Ward[15], Kathleen Annette Norah Ward[16], Bertha Jane Ward[17], Mary Henrietta Ward[18], Emily Georgiana Ward[19], and Henry Somerset Andrew Ward[20].

Death and Burial

Mary Ward died on August 31, 1869[5]. She died in Birr[4]. The cause of death was car collision[27].

Why It Matters

Mary Ward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Mary Ward born?

Born in County Offaly[2], Mary Ward…

Where did Mary Ward die?

Mary Ward died in Birr[4].

Who were Mary Ward's parents?

Mary Ward's father was Henry King[12]. Mary Ward's mother was Harriet Lloyd[13].

Who was Mary Ward married to?

Mary Ward's spouses include Henry Ward, 5th Viscount Bangor[14].

What did Mary Ward do for work?

Mary Ward worked as astronomer[6], author[7], entomologist[8], artist[9], and naturalist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. 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. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Retrieved . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Retrieved . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Retrieved . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Retrieved . naturalhistorymuseum.blog. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00633252
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death car collision
    Occupation
    Place of birth County Offaly
    Place of death Birr
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