Richard Collinson

British Royal Navy admiral (1811-1883)
Person human Q1398784
Richard Collinson
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Richard Collinson

Summary

Richard Collinson is a human[1]. He was born in Gateshead[2]. He was born on November 7, 1811[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Ealing[4]. He died on September 13, 1883[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], naval officer[7], surveyor[8], and cartographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gateshead[2], Richard Collinson…
  • Richard Collinson passed away in London Borough of Ealing[4].
  • Richard Collinson was born on November 7, 1811[3].
  • Richard Collinson died on September 13, 1883[5].
  • Richard Collinson's father was John Collinson[11].
  • Richard Collinson's mother was Amelia King[12].
  • Richard Collinson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Richard Collinson's professions included explorer[6].
  • Richard Collinson's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Richard Collinson's professions included surveyor[8].
  • Richard Collinson's professions included cartographer[9].
  • Richard Collinson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • Richard Collinson received the Founder’s Medal[15].
  • Richard Collinson is recorded as male[16].
  • Richard Collinson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Richard Collinson's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[18].
  • Richard Collinson's Commons category is recorded as Richard Collinson[19].
  • Richard Collinson's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[20].
  • Richard Collinson's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[21].
  • Richard Collinson's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[22].
  • Richard Collinson's family name is recorded as Collinson[23].
  • Richard Collinson's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Collinson's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[25].
  • Richard Collinson's depicted by is recorded as Sir Richard Collinson[26].
  • Richard Collinson's depicted by is recorded as Sir Richard Collinson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gateshead[2], Richard Collinson… he was born on November 7, 1811[3]. His father was John Collinson[11]. His mother was Amelia King[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], naval officer[7], surveyor[8], and cartographer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Founder’s Medal[15], a science award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1831[33].

Death and Burial

Richard Collinson died on September 13, 1883[5]. He died in London Borough of Ealing[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Collinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Richard Collinson born?

Richard Collinson was born in Gateshead[2].

Where did Richard Collinson die?

Richard Collinson passed away in London Borough of Ealing[4].

Who were Richard Collinson's parents?

Richard Collinson's father was John Collinson[11]. Richard Collinson's mother was Amelia King[12].

What did Richard Collinson do for work?

Richard Collinson worked as explorer[6], naval officer[7], surveyor[8], and cartographer[9].

What awards did Richard Collinson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[14] and Founder’s Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Collinson, Richard (NBD). wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Collinson, Richard (NBD). wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Collinson, Richard (NBD). wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Collinson, Richard (NBD). wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Collinson, Richard (NBD). wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02032840
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, A Naval Biographical Dictionary, Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography +1
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Royal Navy
    Sex or gender male
    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Founder’s Medal
    Place of birth Gateshead
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