Samuel Haughton

Irish scientific writer (1821-1897)
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Samuel Haughton

Summary

Samuel Haughton is a human[1]. Born in Carlow[2], he… he was born on December 21, 1821[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on October 31, 1897[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], geologist[7], archaeologist[8], zoologist[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Haughton's place of birth was Carlow[2].
  • Samuel Haughton passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Samuel Haughton was born on December 21, 1821[3].
  • Samuel Haughton died on October 31, 1897[5].
  • Samuel Haughton is buried at Killeshin Church[12].
  • Samuel Haughton's father was Samuel Haughton[13].
  • Samuel Haughton's mother was Sarah Hancock[14].
  • Among Samuel Haughton's spouses was Louisa Haughton[15].
  • A child of Samuel Haughton was Samuel Haughton[16].
  • A child of Samuel Haughton was John Gilbert Haughton[17].
  • A child of Samuel Haughton was Thomas Wilfred Haughton[18].
  • A child of Samuel Haughton was Louisa Kathleen Haughton[19].
  • A child of Samuel Haughton was Louisa Griselda Haughton[20].
  • A child of Samuel Haughton was William Steele Haughton[21].
  • Samuel Haughton held citizenship in Ireland[22].
  • Samuel Haughton worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Samuel Haughton worked as a geologist[7].
  • Samuel Haughton's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Samuel Haughton worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Samuel Haughton worked as a botanist[10].
  • Samuel Haughton held the position of chairperson[23].
  • Samuel Haughton was employed by Trinity College, Dublin[24].
  • Samuel Haughton's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[25].
  • Samuel Haughton's education included a stint at St. Mary's Knockbeg College[26].
  • Samuel Haughton's education included a stint at School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Haughton was born in Carlow[2]. He was born on December 21, 1821[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Sarah Hancock[14].

Education

Educated at Trinity College, Dublin[25], a collegiate university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1592[30], headquartered in Dublin[31]; St. Mary's Knockbeg College[26], a secondary school[32], in Ireland[33], founded in 1793[34]; and School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[27], a medical school[35], in Ireland[36], founded in 1711[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], geologist[7], archaeologist[8], zoologist[9], and botanist[10]. Samuel Haughton was employed by Trinity College, Dublin[24]. He held the position of chairperson[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[41], a lecture series[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1738[44]; and Cunningham Medal[45], a science award[46], in Ireland[47], founded in 1796[48].

Personal Life

Samuel Haughton was married to Louisa Haughton[15]. Children include he[16]; John Gilbert Haughton[17]; Thomas Wilfred Haughton[18]; Louisa Kathleen Haughton[19]; Louisa Griselda Haughton[20]; and William Steele Haughton[21], 1869–1951[49]. Religious affiliations include Quakers[50], a Christian denominational family[51], founded in 1652[52] and Anglicanism[53], a Christian denominational family[54].

Death and Burial

Samuel Haughton died on October 31, 1897[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He is buried at Killeshin Church[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Samuel Haughton include Haughton impact crater[55], an impact crater[56], in Canada[57], founded in -24000000[58].

Why It Matters

Samuel Haughton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Haughton impact crater[55], an impact crater[56], in Canada[57], founded in -24000000[58].

FAQs

Where was Samuel Haughton born?

Samuel Haughton was born in Carlow[2].

Where did Samuel Haughton die?

Samuel Haughton passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Samuel Haughton's parents?

Samuel Haughton's father was Samuel Haughton[13]. Samuel Haughton's mother was Sarah Hancock[14].

Who was Samuel Haughton married to?

Samuel Haughton's spouses include Louisa Haughton[15].

What did Samuel Haughton do for work?

Samuel Haughton worked as mathematician[6], geologist[7], archaeologist[8], zoologist[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Samuel Haughton go to school?

Samuel Haughton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[25], St. Mary's Knockbeg College[26], and School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin[27].

What awards did Samuel Haughton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[38], Croonian Medal and Lecture[41], and Cunningham Medal[45].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician, geologist, archaeologist +2
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  2. 17d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 2165
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Samuel
    Sibling John Hancock Haughton
    Employer Trinity College, Dublin
    Child Samuel Haughton, John Gilbert Haughton, Thomas Wilfred Haughton +3
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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