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Charles James Mathews

British actor who took on French-speaking roles in France
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Charles James Mathews

Summary

Charles James Mathews is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on December 26, 1803[3]. He passed away in Manchester[4]. He died on June 24, 1878[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], playwright[7], and theatre manager[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles James Mathews was born in Liverpool[2].
  • Charles James Mathews died in Manchester[4].
  • Charles James Mathews was born on December 26, 1803[3].
  • Charles James Mathews died on June 24, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].
  • Charles James Mathews's father was Charles Mathews[11].
  • Charles James Mathews was married to Lucia Elizabeth Vestris[12].
  • Charles James Mathews held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Charles James Mathews worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Charles James Mathews worked as a playwright[7].
  • Charles James Mathews worked as a theatre manager[8].
  • Charles James Mathews's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School[14].
  • Charles James Mathews is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles James Mathews's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles James Mathews's Commons category is recorded as Charles James Mathews[17].
  • Charles James Mathews's family name is recorded as Mathews[18].
  • Charles James Mathews's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Charles James Mathews's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • Charles James Mathews's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Charles James Mathews's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Charles James Mathews's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Charles James Mathews's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles James Mathews's place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on December 26, 1803[3]. His father was Charles Mathews[11].

Education

Charles James Mathews's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], playwright[7], and theatre manager[8].

Personal Life

Charles James Mathews was married to Lucia Elizabeth Vestris[12].

Death and Burial

Charles James Mathews died on June 24, 1878[5]. He passed away in Manchester[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Charles James Mathews ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Charles James Mathews born?

Born in Liverpool[2], Charles James Mathews…

Where did Charles James Mathews die?

Charles James Mathews passed away in Manchester[4].

Who were Charles James Mathews's parents?

Charles James Mathews's father was Charles Mathews[11].

Who was Charles James Mathews married to?

Charles James Mathews's spouses include Lucia Elizabeth Vestris[12].

What did Charles James Mathews do for work?

Charles James Mathews worked as stage actor[6], playwright[7], and theatre manager[8].

Where did Charles James Mathews go to school?

Charles James Mathews was educated at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id → 136887473
    Fast id → 95009
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English, French
    Family name → Mathews
    + 58 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/43062|batch #43062]]: substitute P887 reference with P227 reference (3)"
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