Benjamin Hoadly

British doctor and dramatist (1706-1757)
Person human Q15994513
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Benjamin Hoadly

Summary

Benjamin Hoadly is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on February 10, 1706[3]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He died on August 10, 1757[5]. He worked as a physician[6], playwright[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Hoadly was born in London[2].
  • Benjamin Hoadly died in Chelsea[4].
  • Benjamin Hoadly was born on February 10, 1706[3].
  • Benjamin Hoadly was born on January 1, 1706[10].
  • Benjamin Hoadly died on August 10, 1757[5].
  • Benjamin Hoadly died on January 1, 1757[11].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's mother was Sarah Hoadly[12].
  • Benjamin Hoadly was married to Elizabeth Betts Hoadly[13].
  • Benjamin Hoadly held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Benjamin Hoadly held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Benjamin Hoadly held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's professions included physician[6].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's professions included playwright[7].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's professions included writer[8].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's education included a stint at Newcome's School[17].
  • Benjamin Hoadly received the Goulstonian Lectures[18].
  • Benjamin Hoadly received the Harveian Oration[19].
  • Benjamin Hoadly was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Benjamin Hoadly is recorded as male[21].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Hoadly (physician)[23].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's family name is recorded as Hoadly[24].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's given name is recorded as Benjamin[25].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's depicted by is recorded as Dr Benjamin Hoadly, MD[26].
  • Benjamin Hoadly's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Benjamin Hoadly… Recorded date of birth include February 10, 1706[3] and January 1, 1706[10]. His mother was Sarah Hoadly[12].

Education

Benjamin Hoadly's education included a stint at Newcome's School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], playwright[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Goulstonian Lectures[18], an award[28] and Harveian Oration[19], an award[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1656[31].

Personal Life

Among Benjamin Hoadly's spouses was Elizabeth Betts Hoadly[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 10, 1757[5] and January 1, 1757[11]. Benjamin Hoadly died in Chelsea[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Hoadly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Hoadly born?

Born in London[2], Benjamin Hoadly…

Where did Benjamin Hoadly die?

Benjamin Hoadly passed away in Chelsea[4].

Who were Benjamin Hoadly's parents?

Benjamin Hoadly's mother was Sarah Hoadly[12].

Who was Benjamin Hoadly married to?

Benjamin Hoadly's spouses include Elizabeth Betts Hoadly[13].

What did Benjamin Hoadly do for work?

Benjamin Hoadly worked as physician[6], playwright[7], and writer[8].

Where did Benjamin Hoadly go to school?

Benjamin Hoadly was educated at Newcome's School[17].

What awards did Benjamin Hoadly receive?

Honors received include Goulstonian Lectures[18] and Harveian Oration[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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