Benjamin Whichcote

English theologian
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Benjamin Whichcote
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Benjamin Whichcote

Summary

Benjamin Whichcote is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stoke-on-Trent[2]. He was born on +1609-03-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on +1683-05-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Whichcote's place of birth was Stoke-on-Trent[2].
  • Benjamin Whichcote died in Cambridge[4].
  • Benjamin Whichcote was born on +1609-03-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benjamin Whichcote died on +1683-05-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Benjamin Whichcote held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Benjamin Whichcote worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Benjamin Whichcote worked as a theologian[7].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's professions included writer[8].
  • Benjamin Whichcote held the position of vice-chancellor[11].
  • Benjamin Whichcote was employed by University of Cambridge[12].
  • Benjamin Whichcote was educated at Emmanuel College[13].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Whichcote was John Smith[14].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Whichcote was Peter Sterry[15].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[16].
  • Benjamin Whichcote is recorded as male[17].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Whichcote[19].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's family name is recorded as Q16879513[20].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's given name is recorded as Benjamin[21].
  • Benjamin Whichcote studied under Anthony Tuckney[22].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's depicted by is recorded as Benjamin Whichcote[23].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Benjamin Whichcote's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stoke-on-Trent[2], Benjamin Whichcote… he was born on +1609-03-00T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Benjamin Whichcote was educated at Emmanuel College[13]. He studied under Anthony Tuckney[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. Benjamin Whichcote was employed by University of Cambridge[12]. He held the position of vice-chancellor[11]. Notable students include John Smith[14], a philosopher[28], 1618–1652[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30] and Peter Sterry[15], a theologian[31], 1613–1672[32], of United Kingdom[33].

Personal Life

Benjamin Whichcote's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[16].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Whichcote died on +1683-05-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Whichcote ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Whichcote born?

Benjamin Whichcote's place of birth was Stoke-on-Trent[2].

Where did Benjamin Whichcote die?

Benjamin Whichcote died in Cambridge[4].

What did Benjamin Whichcote do for work?

Benjamin Whichcote worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Benjamin Whichcote go to school?

Benjamin Whichcote was educated at Emmanuel College[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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