Thornton Leigh Hunt

British newspaper editor (1810–1873)
Person human Q7796544
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Thornton Leigh Hunt

Summary

Thornton Leigh Hunt is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 10, 1810[3]. He passed away in Kilburn[4]. He died on June 25, 1873[5]. He worked as a journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thornton Leigh Hunt…
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt died in Kilburn[4].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt was born on September 10, 1810[3].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt died on June 25, 1873[5].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's father was Leigh Hunt[9].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's mother was Marianne Kent Hunt[10].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt was married to Katherine Gliddon[11].
  • Among Thornton Leigh Hunt's spouses was Agnes Jervis[12].
  • A child of Thornton Leigh Hunt was Walter Leigh Hunt[13].
  • A child of Thornton Leigh Hunt was Ellen Katherine Leigh Hunt[14].
  • A child of Thornton Leigh Hunt was Beatrice Mary Leigh Hunt[15].
  • A child of Thornton Leigh Hunt was Mildred Jane Lewes[16].
  • A child of Thornton Leigh Hunt was Bryan Courthope Leigh Hunt[17].
  • A child of Thornton Leigh Hunt was Ethel Isabella Lewes[18].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt worked as a journalist[6].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt is recorded as male[20].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's Commons category is recorded as Thornton Leigh Hunt[22].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's family name is recorded as Q254906[23].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's family name is recorded as Leigh[24].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thornton Leigh Hunt's sibling is recorded as John Horatio Leigh Hunt[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thornton Leigh Hunt's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on September 10, 1810[3]. His father was Leigh Hunt[9]. His mother was Marianne Kent Hunt[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thornton Leigh Hunt worked as a journalist[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Gliddon[11], b. 1812[28] and Agnes Jervis[12], 1822–1902[29]. Children include Walter Leigh Hunt[13], 1838–1917[30]; Ellen Katherine Leigh Hunt[14]; Beatrice Mary Leigh Hunt[15], 1853–1879[31]; Mildred Jane Lewes[16]; Bryan Courthope Leigh Hunt[17]; and Ethel Isabella Lewes[18].

Death and Burial

Thornton Leigh Hunt died on June 25, 1873[5]. He passed away in Kilburn[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Thornton Leigh Hunt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Thornton Leigh Hunt born?

Born in London[2], Thornton Leigh Hunt…

Where did Thornton Leigh Hunt die?

Thornton Leigh Hunt died in Kilburn[4].

Who were Thornton Leigh Hunt's parents?

Thornton Leigh Hunt's father was Leigh Hunt[9]. Thornton Leigh Hunt's mother was Marianne Kent Hunt[10].

Who was Thornton Leigh Hunt married to?

Thornton Leigh Hunt's spouses include Katherine Gliddon[11] and Agnes Jervis[12].

What did Thornton Leigh Hunt do for work?

Thornton Leigh Hunt worked as journalist[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 14210
    Idref id 196867223
    Isni 0000000107884038
    Spouse Katherine Gliddon, Agnes Jervis
    + 47 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 2455, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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