Benjamin Farjeon
British writer (1838-1903)
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Summary
Benjamin Farjeon was born on May 12, 1838[1], in London[2]. He died on July 23, 1903[3], in London[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], playwright[6], writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1833[10]
- Date of death: 1903[11]
- Place of burial: Brookwood Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Margaret Jefferson[13]
- Child: Eleanor Farjeon[14], Herbert Farjeon[15], Joseph Jefferson Farjeon[16], Harry Farjeon[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Q141694356[20]
- Commons category: Benjamin Leopold Farjeon[21]
- Family name: Farjeon[22]
- Given name: Benjamin[23], Leopold[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[25], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[26], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27], Library of the World's Best Literature[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: British English[29], English[30]
- Sibling: Israel Farjeon[31], Solomon Farjeon[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
Why It Matters
Benjamin Farjeon has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Farjeon born?
Benjamin Farjeon's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Benjamin Farjeon die?
Benjamin Farjeon died in London[4].
Who was Benjamin Farjeon married to?
Benjamin Farjeon's spouses include Margaret Jefferson[13].
What did Benjamin Farjeon do for work?
Benjamin Farjeon worked as a journalist[5], playwright[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].