Charles Barry

British architect (1795–1860)
Person human Q552584
Charles Barry
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Charles Barry

Summary

Charles Barry is a human[1]. He was born in Westminster[2]. He was born on May 23, 1795[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 12, 1860[5]. He worked as an architect[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Barry was born in Westminster[2].
  • Charles Barry passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Barry was born on May 23, 1795[3].
  • Charles Barry died on May 12, 1860[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Charles Barry's father was Walter Edward Barry[9].
  • Charles Barry's mother was Frances Maybank[10].
  • Among Charles Barry's spouses was Sarah Roswell[11].
  • A child of Charles Barry was Charles Barry, Jr.[12].
  • A child of Charles Barry was Alfred Barry[13].
  • A child of Charles Barry was Edward Middleton Barry[14].
  • A child of Charles Barry was John Wolfe-Barry[15].
  • A child of Charles Barry was Emily Barry[16].
  • A child of Charles Barry was Godfrey Walter Barry[17].
  • Charles Barry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Charles Barry worked as an architect[6].
  • Charles Barry was employed by The Dulwich Estate[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Barry is All Saints' Church, Whitefield[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Barry is Palace of Westminster[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Barry is St Andrew's Church, Waterloo Street, Hove[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Barry is Dunrobin Castle[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Barry is Big Ben[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Barry is Highclere Castle[25].
  • Charles Barry received the Royal Gold Medal[26].
  • Charles Barry received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Barry's place of birth was Westminster[2]. He was born on May 23, 1795[3]. His father was Walter Edward Barry[9]. His mother was Frances Maybank[10].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Barry's professions included architect[6]. He was employed by The Dulwich Estate[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include All Saints' Church, Whitefield[20], a church building[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1822[30]; Palace of Westminster[21], a parliament building[31], in United Kingdom[32]; St Andrew's Church, Waterloo Street, Hove[22], a church building[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1827[35]; Dunrobin Castle[23], a castle[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1845[38]; Big Ben[24], a cultural icon[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1843[41]; and Highclere Castle[25], a historic house museum[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Gold Medal[26], an architecture award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1848[46]; Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Knight Bachelor[49], a title of honor[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1300[52].

Personal Life

Charles Barry was married to Sarah Roswell[11]. Children include he, Jr.[12], an architect[53], 1823–1900[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55], awarded the Royal Gold Medal[56]; Alfred Barry[13], a biographer[57], 1826–1910[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59]; Edward Middleton Barry[14], an architect[60], 1830–1880[61], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[62]; John Wolfe-Barry[15], an architect[63], 1836–1918[64], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[65], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[66]; Emily Barry[16]; and Godfrey Walter Barry[17].

Death and Burial

Charles Barry died on May 12, 1860[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[67]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Charles Barry ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Charles Barry born?

Born in Westminster[2], Charles Barry…

Where did Charles Barry die?

Charles Barry passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Barry's parents?

Charles Barry's father was Walter Edward Barry[9]. Charles Barry's mother was Frances Maybank[10].

Who was Charles Barry married to?

Charles Barry's spouses include Sarah Roswell[11].

What did Charles Barry do for work?

Charles Barry worked as architect[6].

What awards did Charles Barry receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[26], Fellow of the Royal Society[27], and Knight Bachelor[49].

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  7. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . Dulwich mid-century oasis. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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