Arthur Guinness

Irish brewer and the founder of the Guinness brewery business and family (1725–1803)
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Arthur Guinness
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Summary

Arthur Guinness is a human[1]. He was born in Celbridge[2]. He was born on January 1, 1725[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on January 23, 1803[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and philanthropist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,887 views/month, #5,865 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Guinness was born in Celbridge[2].
  • Arthur Guinness passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Arthur Guinness was born on January 1, 1725[3].
  • Arthur Guinness was born on September 24, 1725[9].
  • Arthur Guinness died on January 23, 1803[5].
  • Burial took place at Oughter Ard[10].
  • Arthur Guinness's father was Richard Guinness[11].
  • Arthur Guinness's mother was Elizabeth Read[12].
  • Arthur Guinness was married to Olivia Whitmore[13].
  • A child of Arthur Guinness was Arthur Guinness[14].
  • A child of Arthur Guinness was Elizabeth Guinness[15].
  • A child of Arthur Guinness was Hosea Guinness[16].
  • A child of Arthur Guinness was Edward Guinness[17].
  • A child of Arthur Guinness was Olivia Guinness[18].
  • A child of Arthur Guinness was Benjamin Guinness[19].
  • Arthur Guinness's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Arthur Guinness worked as a philanthropist[7].
  • Arthur Guinness's field of work was brewing[20].
  • Arthur Guinness is recorded as male[21].
  • Arthur Guinness's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arthur Guinness's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Guinness[23].
  • Arthur Guinness's family name is recorded as Guinness[24].
  • Arthur Guinness's given name is recorded as Arthur[25].
  • Arthur Guinness's Commons gallery is recorded as Arthur Guinness[26].
  • Arthur Guinness's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Guinness was born in Celbridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1725[3] and September 24, 1725[9]. His father was Richard Guinness[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Read[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6] and philanthropist[7]. Arthur Guinness's field of work was brewing[20].

Personal Life

Arthur Guinness was married to Olivia Whitmore[13]. Children include he[14], a banker[28], 1768–1855[29]; Elizabeth Guinness[15], 1763–1847[30]; Hosea Guinness[16], 1765–1841[31]; Edward Guinness[17], 1772–1833[32]; Olivia Guinness[18], 1775–1809[33]; and Benjamin Guinness[19], 1777–1826[34].

Death and Burial

Arthur Guinness died on January 23, 1803[5]. He died in Dublin[4]. He is buried at Oughter Ard[10].

Why It Matters

Arthur Guinness ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,887 views/month, #5,865 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Guinness born?

Arthur Guinness was born in Celbridge[2].

Where did Arthur Guinness die?

Arthur Guinness passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Arthur Guinness's parents?

Arthur Guinness's father was Richard Guinness[11]. Arthur Guinness's mother was Elizabeth Read[12].

Who was Arthur Guinness married to?

Arthur Guinness's spouses include Olivia Whitmore[13].

What did Arthur Guinness do for work?

Arthur Guinness worked as entrepreneur[6] and philanthropist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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