Richard Garnett

British scholar, librarian, biographer and poet (1835-1906)
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Richard Garnett
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Richard Garnett

Summary

Richard Garnett is a human[1]. He was born in Lichfield[2]. He was born on February 27, 1835[3]. He died on April 13, 1906[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], writer[6], poet[7], translator[8], and editor[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Garnett was born in Lichfield[2].
  • Richard Garnett was born on February 27, 1835[3].
  • Richard Garnett was born on January 1, 1835[11].
  • Richard Garnett died on April 13, 1906[4].
  • Richard Garnett died on January 1, 1906[12].
  • Richard Garnett is buried at Highgate Cemetery[13].
  • Richard Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[14].
  • Among Richard Garnett's spouses was Olivia Narney Singleton[15].
  • A child of Richard Garnett was Robert Singleton Garnett[16].
  • A child of Richard Garnett was Edward Garnett[17].
  • Richard Garnett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Richard Garnett worked as a librarian[5].
  • Richard Garnett's professions included writer[6].
  • Richard Garnett's professions included poet[7].
  • Richard Garnett's professions included translator[8].
  • Richard Garnett worked as an editor[9].
  • Richard Garnett's field of work was library science[19].
  • Richard Garnett was employed by British Museum[20].
  • Richard Garnett received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Richard Garnett was a member of Bibliographical Society[22].
  • Richard Garnett is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard Garnett's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard Garnett's Commons category is recorded as Richard Garnett (writer)[25].
  • Richard Garnett's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[26].
  • Richard Garnett's family name is recorded as Garnett[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Garnett was born in Lichfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 27, 1835[3] and January 1, 1835[11]. His father was he[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[5], writer[6], poet[7], translator[8], and editor[9]. Richard Garnett's field of work was library science[19]. He was employed by British Museum[20].

Recognition

Richard Garnett received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[21].

Personal Life

Richard Garnett was married to Olivia Narney Singleton[15]. Children include Robert Singleton Garnett[16], a solicitor[28], 1866–1932[29], of United Kingdom[30] and Edward Garnett[17], a writer[31], 1868–1937[32], of United Kingdom[33], specialised in literature[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 13, 1906[4] and January 1, 1906[12]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Richard Garnett has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Richard Garnett born?

Richard Garnett was born in Lichfield[2].

Who were Richard Garnett's parents?

Richard Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[14].

Who was Richard Garnett married to?

Richard Garnett's spouses include Olivia Narney Singleton[15].

What did Richard Garnett do for work?

Richard Garnett worked as librarian[5], writer[6], poet[7], translator[8], and editor[9].

What awards did Richard Garnett receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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