Francis Beaufort
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Summary
Francis Beaufort is a human[1]. His place of birth was Navan[2]. He was born on May 27, 1774[3]. He died in Hove[4]. He died on December 17, 1857[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], physicist[7], geographer[8], astronomer[9], and meteorologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Navan[2].
- Francis Beaufort died in Hove[4].
- Francis Beaufort was born on May 27, 1774[3].
- Francis Beaufort was born on May 7, 1774[12].
- Francis Beaufort died on December 17, 1857[5].
- Francis Beaufort is buried at Beaufort Family Tomb, St John At Hackney Churchyard Gardens[13].
- Francis Beaufort's father was Daniel Augustus Beaufort[14].
- Francis Beaufort's mother was Mary Waller[15].
- Among Francis Beaufort's spouses was Alicia Magdalena Beaufort[16].
- Among Francis Beaufort's spouses was Honora Beaufort[17].
- A child of Francis Beaufort was Lady Strangford[18].
- A child of Francis Beaufort was Francis Lestock Beaufort[19].
- A child of Francis Beaufort was Daniel Augustus Beaufort[20].
- A child of Francis Beaufort was Alfred Beaufort[21].
- A child of Francis Beaufort was Sophia Beaufort[22].
- A child of Francis Beaufort was Rosalind Beaufort[23].
- Francis Beaufort held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
- Francis Beaufort's professions included explorer[6].
- Francis Beaufort worked as a physicist[7].
- Francis Beaufort worked as a geographer[8].
- Francis Beaufort's professions included astronomer[9].
- Francis Beaufort worked as a meteorologist[10].
- Francis Beaufort's professions included naval officer[25].
- Francis Beaufort's field of work was hydrography[26].
- Francis Beaufort received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Navan[2], Francis Beaufort… Recorded date of birth include May 27, 1774[3] and May 7, 1774[12]. His father was Daniel Augustus Beaufort[14]. His mother was Mary Waller[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], physicist[7], geographer[8], astronomer[9], meteorologist[10], and naval officer[25]. Francis Beaufort's field of work was hydrography[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Fellow of the Royal Society[31], a fellowship award[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[34], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36].
Personal Life
Spouses include Alicia Magdalena Beaufort[16], 1782–1834[37] and Honora Beaufort[17], 1792–1858[38]. Children include Lady Strangford[18], a writer[39], 1826–1887[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41], awarded the Decoration of the Royal Red Cross[42]; Francis Lestock Beaufort[19], 1815–1879[43]; Daniel Augustus Beaufort[20], an Anglican priest[44], 1814–1898[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; Alfred Beaufort[21], 1817–1869[47]; Sophia Beaufort[22], b. 1819[48]; and Rosalind Beaufort[23], 1820–1904[49].
Death and Burial
Francis Beaufort died on December 17, 1857[5]. He passed away in Hove[4]. He is buried at Beaufort Family Tomb, St John At Hackney Churchyard Gardens[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis Beaufort include Beaufort Scale[50], a meteorological index[51]; Beaufort Sea[52], a sea[53], in Canada[54]; Beaufort[55], a town[56], in Australia[57]; Beaufort cipher[58], a substitution cipher[59]; Beaufort Island[60], an island[61]; Beaufort River[62], a river[63], in Australia[64]; and 9161 Beaufort[65], an asteroid[66].
Why It Matters
Francis Beaufort ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include Beaufort Scale[50], a meteorological index[51]; Beaufort Sea[52], a sea[53], in Canada[54]; Beaufort[55], a town[56], in Australia[57]; Beaufort cipher[58], a substitution cipher[59]; Beaufort Island[60], an island[61]; and Beaufort River[62], a river[63], in Australia[64].
FAQs
Where was Francis Beaufort born?
Born in Navan[2].
Where did Francis Beaufort die?
Francis Beaufort died in Hove[4].
Who were Francis Beaufort's parents?
Francis Beaufort's father was Daniel Augustus Beaufort[14]. Francis Beaufort's mother was Mary Waller[15].
Who was Francis Beaufort married to?
Francis Beaufort's spouses include Alicia Magdalena Beaufort[16] and Honora Beaufort[17].
What did Francis Beaufort do for work?
Francis Beaufort worked as explorer[6], physicist[7], geographer[8], astronomer[9], and meteorologist[10].
What awards did Francis Beaufort receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27], Fellow of the Royal Society[31], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[34].