Marcus Clarke

Australian novelist and poet (1846-1881)
Person human Q1481362
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Marcus Clarke

Summary

Marcus Clarke is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on April 24, 1846[3]. He died in Melbourne[4]. He died on August 2, 1881[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], librarian[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Marcus Clarke…
  • Marcus Clarke passed away in Melbourne[4].
  • Marcus Clarke was born on April 24, 1846[3].
  • Marcus Clarke was born on January 1, 1846[12].
  • Marcus Clarke died on August 2, 1881[5].
  • Marcus Clarke died on January 1, 1881[13].
  • Marcus Clarke is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery[14].
  • Marcus Clarke was married to Q136288608[15].
  • Marcus Clarke held citizenship in Australia[16].
  • English was Marcus Clarke's native language[17].
  • Marcus Clarke worked as a poet[6].
  • Marcus Clarke worked as a writer[7].
  • Marcus Clarke's professions included novelist[8].
  • Marcus Clarke worked as a librarian[9].
  • Marcus Clarke worked as a playwright[10].
  • Marcus Clarke worked as a journalist[18].
  • Marcus Clarke's field of work was journalism[19].
  • Marcus Clarke's field of work was literary activity[20].
  • Marcus Clarke's field of work was prose[21].
  • Marcus Clarke's field of work was poetry[22].
  • Marcus Clarke's field of work was drama[23].
  • Marcus Clarke's field of work was library science[24].
  • Marcus Clarke was educated at Highgate School[25].
  • Marcus Clarke received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[26].
  • Marcus Clarke is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marcus Clarke was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 24, 1846[3] and January 1, 1846[12]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Marcus Clarke's education included a stint at Highgate School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], librarian[9], playwright[10], and journalist[18]. Fields of work include journalism[19], an industry[28]; literary activity[20]; prose[21], a literary form[29]; poetry[22], a literary form[30]; drama[23], a literary mode[31]; and library science[24], an academic discipline[32].

Recognition

Marcus Clarke received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[26].

Personal Life

Marcus Clarke was married to Q136288608[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 2, 1881[5] and January 1, 1881[13]. Marcus Clarke passed away in Melbourne[4]. Burial took place at Melbourne General Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Marcus Clarke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Clarke born?

Marcus Clarke's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Marcus Clarke die?

Marcus Clarke died in Melbourne[4].

Who was Marcus Clarke married to?

Marcus Clarke's spouses include Q136288608[15].

What did Marcus Clarke do for work?

Marcus Clarke worked as poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], librarian[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Marcus Clarke go to school?

Marcus Clarke was educated at Highgate School[25].

What awards did Marcus Clarke receive?

Honors received include Australian Media Hall of Fame[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Native language English
    Award received Australian Media Hall of Fame
    Citizenship
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