Sir Henry Tate

English sugar merchant and philanthropist (1819–1899)
Person human Q583615
Sir Henry Tate
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Sir Henry Tate

Summary

Sir Henry Tate is a human[1]. He was born in Chorley[2]. He was born on March 11, 1819[3]. He passed away in Streatham[4]. He died on December 5, 1899[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sir Henry Tate was born in Chorley[2].
  • Sir Henry Tate passed away in Streatham[4].
  • Sir Henry Tate was born on March 11, 1819[3].
  • Sir Henry Tate died on December 5, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[9].
  • Sir Henry Tate's father was William Tate[10].
  • Sir Henry Tate's mother was Agnes Booth[11].
  • Sir Henry Tate was married to Jane Wignall[12].
  • Among Sir Henry Tate's spouses was Amy Fanny Hislop[13].
  • A child of Sir Henry Tate was Henry Tate[14].
  • A child of Sir Henry Tate was Sir William Tate, 2nd Baronet[15].
  • A child of Sir Henry Tate was Isolina Tate[16].
  • A child of Sir Henry Tate was Agnes Esther Tate[17].
  • A child of Sir Henry Tate was Alfred Tate[18].
  • A child of Sir Henry Tate was Edwin Tate[19].
  • Sir Henry Tate held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Sir Henry Tate's professions included art collector[6].
  • Sir Henry Tate worked as an entrepreneur[7].
  • Sir Henry Tate received the baronet[21].
  • Sir Henry Tate is recorded as male[22].
  • Sir Henry Tate's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sir Henry Tate's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • Sir Henry Tate's noble title is recorded as Tate baronets[25].
  • Sir Henry Tate's Commons category is recorded as Henry Tate[26].
  • Sir Henry Tate's family name is recorded as Tate[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chorley[2], Sir Henry Tate… he was born on March 11, 1819[3]. His father was William Tate[10]. His mother was Agnes Booth[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and entrepreneur[7].

Recognition

Sir Henry Tate received the baronet[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Wignall[12], 1818–1883[28] and Amy Fanny Hislop[13]. Children include Henry Tate[14], 1853–1902[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; Sir William Tate, 2nd Baronet[15], an industrialist[31], 1842–1921[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; Isolina Tate[16], 1852–1935[34]; Agnes Esther Tate[17], 1856–1929[35]; Alfred Tate[18], 1845–1913[36]; and Edwin Tate[19], 1847–1928[37].

Death and Burial

Sir Henry Tate died on December 5, 1899[5]. He passed away in Streatham[4]. He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sir Henry Tate include Tate Modern[38], an art museum[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1889[41] and Tate[42], a copyright collective[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1897[45], headquartered in Tate Britain[46].

Why It Matters

Sir Henry Tate ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Tate Modern[38], an art museum[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1889[41] and Tate[42], a copyright collective[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1897[45], headquartered in Tate Britain[46].

FAQs

Where was Sir Henry Tate born?

Sir Henry Tate was born in Chorley[2].

Where did Sir Henry Tate die?

Sir Henry Tate died in Streatham[4].

Who were Sir Henry Tate's parents?

Sir Henry Tate's father was William Tate[10]. Sir Henry Tate's mother was Agnes Booth[11].

Who was Sir Henry Tate married to?

Sir Henry Tate's spouses include Jane Wignall[12] and Amy Fanny Hislop[13].

What did Sir Henry Tate do for work?

Sir Henry Tate worked as art collector[6] and entrepreneur[7].

What awards did Sir Henry Tate receive?

Honors received include baronet[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation art collector, entrepreneur
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received baronet
    Noble title baronet, Tate baronets
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