John Wolfe-Barry

English civil engineer (1836–1918)
Person human Q1658568
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John Wolfe-Barry

Summary

John Wolfe-Barry is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on December 7, 1836[3]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He died on January 22, 1918[5]. He worked as an architect[6], civil engineer[7], and engineer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • John Wolfe-Barry's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Wolfe-Barry passed away in Chelsea[4].
  • John Wolfe-Barry was born on December 7, 1836[3].
  • John Wolfe-Barry died on January 22, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[10].
  • John Wolfe-Barry's father was Charles Barry[11].
  • John Wolfe-Barry's mother was Sarah Roswell[12].
  • Among John Wolfe-Barry's spouses was Rosalind Grace Rowsell[13].
  • A child of John Wolfe-Barry was Rosalind Mary Barry[14].
  • A child of John Wolfe-Barry was Bernard John Wolfe Barry[15].
  • A child of John Wolfe-Barry was Kenneth Alfred Barry[16].
  • A child of John Wolfe-Barry was Ida Violet Barry[17].
  • A child of John Wolfe-Barry was Alexander Edward Barry[18].
  • A child of John Wolfe-Barry was Eric G. Wolfe Barry[19].
  • John Wolfe-Barry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • John Wolfe-Barry worked as an architect[6].
  • John Wolfe-Barry worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • John Wolfe-Barry's professions included engineer[8].
  • John Wolfe-Barry was educated at King's College London[21].
  • John Wolfe-Barry received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • John Wolfe-Barry was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • John Wolfe-Barry is recorded as male[24].
  • John Wolfe-Barry's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Wolfe-Barry's Commons category is recorded as John Wolfe-Barry[26].
  • John Wolfe-Barry's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Wolfe-Barry was born in London[2]. He was born on December 7, 1836[3]. His father was Charles Barry[11]. His mother was Sarah Roswell[12].

Education

John Wolfe-Barry's education included a stint at King's College London[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], civil engineer[7], and engineer[8].

Recognition

John Wolfe-Barry received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].

Personal Life

Among John Wolfe-Barry's spouses was Rosalind Grace Rowsell[13]. Children include Rosalind Mary Barry[14], Bernard John Wolfe Barry[15], Kenneth Alfred Barry[16], Ida Violet Barry[17], Alexander Edward Barry[18], and Eric G. Wolfe Barry[19].

Death and Burial

John Wolfe-Barry died on January 22, 1918[5]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Wolfe-Barry has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Wolfe-Barry born?

Born in London[2], John Wolfe-Barry…

Where did John Wolfe-Barry die?

John Wolfe-Barry died in Chelsea[4].

Who were John Wolfe-Barry's parents?

John Wolfe-Barry's father was Charles Barry[11]. John Wolfe-Barry's mother was Sarah Roswell[12].

Who was John Wolfe-Barry married to?

John Wolfe-Barry's spouses include Rosalind Grace Rowsell[13].

What did John Wolfe-Barry do for work?

John Wolfe-Barry worked as architect[6], civil engineer[7], and engineer[8].

Where did John Wolfe-Barry go to school?

John Wolfe-Barry was educated at King's College London[21].

What awards did John Wolfe-Barry receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Sibling Alfred Barry, Charles Barry, Jr.
    Child Rosalind Mary Barry, Bernard John Wolfe Barry, Kenneth Alfred Barry +4
    Father Charles Barry
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