Cornelius Varley

British artist, scientific researcher and inventor (1781-1873)
Person human Q5171468
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Cornelius Varley

Summary

Cornelius Varley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mare Street[2]. He was born on November 21, 1781[3]. He passed away in Stoke Newington[4]. He died on October 2, 1873[5]. He worked as a painter[6], optical instrument maker[7], inventor[8], micrographer[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Cornelius Varley's place of birth was Mare Street[2].
  • Cornelius Varley passed away in Stoke Newington[4].
  • Cornelius Varley was born on November 21, 1781[3].
  • Cornelius Varley died on October 2, 1873[5].
  • Cornelius Varley's father was Richard Varley[12].
  • Cornelius Varley's mother was Hannah Fleetwood[13].
  • Cornelius Varley was married to Elizabeth Livermore Straker[14].
  • A child of Cornelius Varley was C. F. Varley[15].
  • A child of Cornelius Varley was Samuel Alfred Varley[16].
  • Cornelius Varley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Cornelius Varley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Cornelius Varley worked as a painter[6].
  • Cornelius Varley worked as an optical instrument maker[7].
  • Cornelius Varley's professions included inventor[8].
  • Cornelius Varley's professions included micrographer[9].
  • Cornelius Varley's professions included artist[10].
  • Cornelius Varley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Cornelius Varley received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[20].
  • Cornelius Varley was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Cornelius Varley was a member of Royal Watercolour Society[22].
  • Cornelius Varley was a member of Royal Microscopical Society[23].
  • Cornelius Varley is recorded as male[24].
  • Cornelius Varley's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Cornelius Varley's Commons category is recorded as Cornelius Varley[26].
  • The cause of death was disease[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mare Street[2], Cornelius Varley… he was born on November 21, 1781[3]. His father was Richard Varley[12]. His mother was Hannah Fleetwood[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], optical instrument maker[7], inventor[8], micrographer[9], and artist[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[20], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Among Cornelius Varley's spouses was Elizabeth Livermore Straker[14]. Children include C. F. Varley[15], an engineer[32], 1828–1883[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[35] and Samuel Alfred Varley[16], an inventor[36], 1832–1921[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38].

Death and Burial

Cornelius Varley died on October 2, 1873[5]. He died in Stoke Newington[4]. The cause of death was disease[27].

Why It Matters

Cornelius Varley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Cornelius Varley born?

Born in Mare Street[2], Cornelius Varley…

Where did Cornelius Varley die?

Cornelius Varley died in Stoke Newington[4].

Who were Cornelius Varley's parents?

Cornelius Varley's father was Richard Varley[12]. Cornelius Varley's mother was Hannah Fleetwood[13].

Who was Cornelius Varley married to?

Cornelius Varley's spouses include Elizabeth Livermore Straker[14].

What did Cornelius Varley do for work?

Cornelius Varley worked as painter[6], optical instrument maker[7], inventor[8], micrographer[9], and artist[10].

What awards did Cornelius Varley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 1248-ABFF-CEA8-8A86-553D
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  2. 12w ago · Spinster300 · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf11381746
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  3. 15w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Mare Street
    Relative → William Mulready
    Given name → Cornelius
    Member of → Royal Society, Royal Watercolour Society, Royal Microscopical Society
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