Harriet Smithson

Anglo-Irish actress (1800-1854)
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Harriet Smithson
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Harriet Smithson

Summary

Harriet Smithson is a human[1]. Born in Ennis[2], she… she was born on March 18, 1800[3]. She died in Paris[4]. She died on March 3, 1854[5]. She worked as an actor[6], composer[7], and stage actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ennis[2], Harriet Smithson…
  • Harriet Smithson died in Paris[4].
  • Harriet Smithson was born on March 18, 1800[3].
  • Harriet Smithson died on March 3, 1854[5].
  • Harriet Smithson is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[10].
  • Among Harriet Smithson's spouses was Hector Berlioz[11].
  • A child of Harriet Smithson was Louis Berlioz[12].
  • Harriet Smithson held citizenship in France[13].
  • Harriet Smithson worked as an actor[6].
  • Harriet Smithson's professions included composer[7].
  • Harriet Smithson's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Harriet Smithson's field of work was actor[14].
  • Harriet Smithson is recorded as female[15].
  • Harriet Smithson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Harriet Smithson's Commons category is recorded as Harriet Smithson[17].
  • Harriet Smithson's family name is recorded as Smithson[18].
  • Harriet Smithson's given name is recorded as Harriet[19].
  • Harriet Smithson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Harriet Smithson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Harriet Smithson's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[22].
  • Harriet Smithson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Harriet Smithson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Harriet Smithson'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ennis[2], Harriet Smithson… she was born on March 18, 1800[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], composer[7], and stage actor[8]. Harriet Smithson's field of work was actor[14].

Personal Life

Among Harriet Smithson's spouses was Hector Berlioz[11]. A child of her was Louis Berlioz[12].

Death and Burial

Harriet Smithson died on March 3, 1854[5]. She died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Harriet Smithson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Harriet Smithson born?

Harriet Smithson's place of birth was Ennis[2].

Where did Harriet Smithson die?

Harriet Smithson died in Paris[4].

Who was Harriet Smithson married to?

Harriet Smithson's spouses include Hector Berlioz[11].

What did Harriet Smithson do for work?

Harriet Smithson worked as actor[6], composer[7], and stage actor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . clarelibrary.ie. clarelibrary.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. 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] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, A historical dictionary of British women
    Country of citizenship France
    Family name Smithson
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