Ralph Darling

British Army general (1772-1858)
Person human Q1365838
Ralph Darling
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Ralph Darling

Summary

Ralph Darling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ireland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1772[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on April 2, 1858[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ireland[2], Ralph Darling…
  • Ralph Darling died in Brighton[4].
  • Ralph Darling was born on January 1, 1772[3].
  • Ralph Darling died on April 2, 1858[5].
  • Among Ralph Darling's spouses was Elizabeth Darling[9].
  • A child of Ralph Darling was Cornelia Maria Darling[10].
  • Ralph Darling held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Ralph Darling held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Ralph Darling worked as a politician[6].
  • Ralph Darling worked as a soldier[7].
  • Ralph Darling held the position of Governor of New South Wales[13].
  • Ralph Darling held the position of Governor of British Mauritius[14].
  • Ralph Darling is recorded as male[15].
  • Ralph Darling's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ralph Darling's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Ralph Darling's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Darling[18].
  • Ralph Darling's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Ralph Darling was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[20].
  • Ralph Darling's family name is recorded as Darling[21].
  • Ralph Darling's given name is recorded as Ralph[22].
  • Ralph Darling's relative is recorded as William John Dumaresq[23].
  • Ralph Darling's relative is recorded as Henry Dumaresq[24].
  • Ralph Darling's relative is recorded as Edward Dumaresq[25].
  • Ralph Darling's relative is recorded as John Dumaresq[26].
  • Ralph Darling's relative is recorded as Anne Jones[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ireland[2], Ralph Darling… he was born on January 1, 1772[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and soldier[7]. Positions held include Governor of New South Wales[13], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1788[30] and Governor of British Mauritius[14], a position[31], in British Mauritius[32], founded in 1810[33].

Personal Life

Ralph Darling was married to Elizabeth Darling[9]. A child of him was Cornelia Maria Darling[10].

Death and Burial

Ralph Darling died on April 2, 1858[5]. He died in Brighton[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ralph Darling include Darling Downs[34], a region of Queensland[35], in Australia[36]; Darlinghurst[37], a suburb[38], in Australia[39]; Darling Scarp[40], an escarpment[41], in Australia[42]; Darling River[43], a river[44], in Australia[45]; and Darling Harbour[46], a harbor[47], in Australia[48].

Why It Matters

Ralph Darling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Darling Downs[34], a region of Queensland[35], in Australia[36]; Darlinghurst[37], a suburb[38], in Australia[39]; Darling Scarp[40], an escarpment[41], in Australia[42]; Darling River[43], a river[44], in Australia[45]; and Darling Harbour[46], a harbor[47], in Australia[48].

FAQs

Where was Ralph Darling born?

Born in Ireland[2], Ralph Darling…

Where did Ralph Darling die?

Ralph Darling died in Brighton[4].

Who was Ralph Darling married to?

Ralph Darling's spouses include Elizabeth Darling[9].

What did Ralph Darling do for work?

Ralph Darling worked as politician[6] and soldier[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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