Charles Masson

British East India Company soldier and explorer (1800–1853)
Person human Q1065478
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Charles Masson

Summary

Charles Masson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Greater London[2]. He was born on February 16, 1800[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 5, 1853[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and numismatist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Greater London[2], Charles Masson…
  • Charles Masson died in London[4].
  • Charles Masson was born on February 16, 1800[3].
  • Charles Masson died on November 5, 1853[5].
  • Charles Masson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Charles Masson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Charles Masson worked as an explorer[6].
  • Charles Masson worked as a numismatist[7].
  • Charles Masson is recorded as male[11].
  • Charles Masson's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Charles Masson's Commons category is recorded as Charles Masson[13].
  • Charles Masson's family name is recorded as Lewis[14].
  • Charles Masson's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • Charles Masson's pseudonym is recorded as Charles Masson[16].
  • Charles Masson's Commons Creator page is recorded as Charles Masson[17].
  • Charles Masson's different from is recorded as Charles Masson[18].
  • Charles Masson's different from is recorded as Charles Masson[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Greater London[2], Charles Masson… he was born on February 16, 1800[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and numismatist[7].

Death and Burial

Charles Masson died on November 5, 1853[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Masson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Charles Masson born?

Charles Masson's place of birth was Greater London[2].

Where did Charles Masson die?

Charles Masson died in London[4].

What did Charles Masson do for work?

Charles Masson worked as explorer[6] and numismatist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Different from Charles Masson, Charles Masson
    Family name Lewis
    Instance of human
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