Frederick Marryat
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Summary
Frederick Marryat was born on July 10, 1792[1], in London[2]. He died on August 9, 1848[3], in Langham[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], naval officer[8], and sailor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,256 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Joseph Marryat[11]
- Mother: Charlotte Marryat[12]
- Spouse: Catherine Shairp[13]
- Child: Frederick Marryat[14], Frank Marryat[15], Augusta Marryat[16], Florence Marryat[17], Emilia Marryat[18], Cecil Marryat Norris[19], Blanche Marryat[20]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21], Kingdom of Great Britain[22], United Kingdom[23]
- Native language: English[24]
- Occupation: military officer[25], seafarer[26], ship captain[27]
- Field of work: English-language literature[28], children's and young adult literature[29], navy[30]
- Educated at: Great Ealing School[31]
- Notable work: Mr Midshipman Easy[32], The Phantom Ship[33], The Children of the New Forest[34]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[35], Companion of the Order of the Bath[36]
- Member of: Royal Society[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[39]
- Commons category: Frederick Marryat[40]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[41], lieutenant[42], commander[43]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[44]
- Family name: Marryat[45]
- Given name: Frederick[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederick Marryat[47]
- Relative: Frederica Lilian Thomas[48], Marion Violet Thomas[49], Eveline Thomas[50], Alda Thomas[51]
Why It Matters
Frederick Marryat has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Roald Dahl[54], a screenwriter[55], 1916–1990[56], of Norway[57], awarded the Edgar Awards[58].
Works attributed to him include The Children of the New Forest[59], a literary work[60]; The Phantom Ship[61], a written work[62], founded in 1837[63]; Mr Midshipman Easy[64], a literary work[65]; and Masterman Ready, or the Wreck of the Pacific[66], a literary work[67].
FAQs
Where was Frederick Marryat born?
Frederick Marryat was born in London[2].
Where did Frederick Marryat die?
Frederick Marryat passed away in Langham[4].
Who were Frederick Marryat's parents?
Frederick Marryat's father was Joseph Marryat[11]. Frederick Marryat's mother was Charlotte Marryat[12].
Who was Frederick Marryat married to?
Frederick Marryat's spouses include Catherine Shairp[13].
What did Frederick Marryat do for work?
Frederick Marryat worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], naval officer[8], and sailor[9].
Where did Frederick Marryat go to school?
Frederick Marryat was educated at Great Ealing School[31].
What awards did Frederick Marryat receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[35] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[36].
Who did Frederick Marryat influence?
Frederick Marryat has been cited as an influence by Roald Dahl[54].