Benjamin Farjeon

British writer (1838-1903)
Person human Q4888572
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Benjamin Farjeon

Summary

Benjamin Farjeon is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1838-05-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1903-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Benjamin Farjeon…
  • Benjamin Farjeon died in London[4].
  • Benjamin Farjeon was born on +1838-05-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benjamin Farjeon was born on +1833-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Benjamin Farjeon died on +1903-07-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Benjamin Farjeon died on +1903-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[13].
  • Among Benjamin Farjeon's spouses was Margaret Jefferson[14].
  • A child of Benjamin Farjeon was Eleanor Farjeon[15].
  • A child of Benjamin Farjeon was Herbert Farjeon[16].
  • A child of Benjamin Farjeon was Joseph Jefferson Farjeon[17].
  • A child of Benjamin Farjeon was Harry Farjeon[18].
  • Benjamin Farjeon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Benjamin Farjeon worked as a journalist[6].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's professions included playwright[7].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's professions included writer[8].
  • Benjamin Farjeon worked as a novelist[9].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's image is recorded as Benjamin Farjeon sitting portrat.jpg[20].
  • Benjamin Farjeon is recorded as male[21].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109191294[23].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's ISNI is recorded as 0000000080606213[24].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 79136712[25].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 79521613[26].
  • Benjamin Farjeon's GND ID is recorded as 1053130619[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Benjamin Farjeon… Recorded date of birth include +1838-05-12T00:00:00Z[3] and +1833-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].

Personal Life

Among Benjamin Farjeon's spouses was Margaret Jefferson[14]. Children include Eleanor Farjeon[15], a poet[28], 1881–1965[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award[31], specialised in poetry[32]; Herbert Farjeon[16], a librettist[33], 1887–1945[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35]; Joseph Jefferson Farjeon[17], a writer[36], 1883–1955[37], of United Kingdom[38]; and Harry Farjeon[18], a composer[39], 1878–1948[40], of United Kingdom[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1903-07-23T00:00:00Z[5] and +1903-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. Benjamin Farjeon passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Farjeon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Farjeon born?

Born in London[2], Benjamin Farjeon…

Where did Benjamin Farjeon die?

Benjamin Farjeon died in London[4].

Who was Benjamin Farjeon married to?

Benjamin Farjeon's spouses include Margaret Jefferson[14].

What did Benjamin Farjeon do for work?

Benjamin Farjeon worked as journalist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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