Richard Garnett
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Summary
Richard Garnett was born on February 27, 1835[1], in Lichfield[2]. He died on April 13, 1906[3]. He worked as a librarian[4], writer[5], poet[6], translator[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1835[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1906[11]
- Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[12]
- Father: Richard Garnett[13]
- Spouse: Olivia Narney Singleton[14]
- Child: Robert Singleton Garnett[15], Edward Garnett[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Field of work: library science[18]
- Employer: British Museum[19]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[20]
- Member of: Bibliographical Society[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Richard Garnett (writer)[23]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[24]
- Family name: Garnett[25]
- Given name: Richard[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Richard Garnett (writer)[27]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[31], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[32], Library of the World's Best Literature[33], A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Commons Creator page: Richard Garnett (1835-1906)[37]
Why It Matters
Richard Garnett has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Richard Garnett born?
Richard Garnett was born in Lichfield[2].
Who were Richard Garnett's parents?
Richard Garnett's father was Richard Garnett[13].
Who was Richard Garnett married to?
Richard Garnett's spouses include Olivia Narney Singleton[14].
What did Richard Garnett do for work?
Richard Garnett worked as a librarian[4], writer[5], poet[6], translator[7], and editor[8].
What awards did Richard Garnett receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[20].