Christopher Saxton

English cartographer (1540–1610)
Person human Q2099402
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Christopher Saxton

Summary

Christopher Saxton is a human[1]. Born in Yorkshire[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1540[3]. He died on January 1, 1610[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5] and publisher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Saxton's place of birth was Yorkshire[2].
  • Christopher Saxton was born on January 1, 1540[3].
  • Christopher Saxton died on January 1, 1610[4].
  • Christopher Saxton's professions included cartographer[5].
  • Christopher Saxton's professions included publisher[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Christopher Saxton is Atlas of the Counties of England and Wales[8].
  • Christopher Saxton is recorded as male[9].
  • Christopher Saxton's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Christopher Saxton's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Saxton[11].
  • Christopher Saxton's family name is recorded as Saxton[12].
  • Christopher Saxton's given name is recorded as Christopher[13].
  • Christopher Saxton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].
  • Christopher Saxton's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[15].
  • Christopher Saxton's Commons Creator page is recorded as Christopher Saxton[16].
  • Christopher Saxton's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WP EMEW sources-related focus list[17].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as National Library of Wales[18].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as British Library[19].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as Glasgow University Library[20].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as Rosenwald Collection[21].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as Folger Shakespeare Library[22].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as Royal Collection[23].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as Bibliothèque nationale de France[24].
  • Christopher Saxton's has works in the collection is recorded as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens[25].
  • Christopher Saxton's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Yorkshire[2], Christopher Saxton… he was born on January 1, 1540[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[5] and publisher[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Christopher Saxton is Atlas of the Counties of England and Wales[8].

Death and Burial

Christopher Saxton died on January 1, 1610[4].

Why It Matters

Christopher Saxton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Saxton born?

Born in Yorkshire[2], Christopher Saxton…

What did Christopher Saxton do for work?

Christopher Saxton worked as cartographer[5] and publisher[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . bl.uk. Retrieved . bl.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . gla.ac.uk. Retrieved . gla.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . catalog.loc.gov. Retrieved . catalog.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . luna.folger.edu. Retrieved . luna.folger.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . rct.uk. Retrieved . rct.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . gallica.bnf.fr. Retrieved . gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . huntington.org. Retrieved . huntington.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/33123|batch #33123]]: Remove redundant described by source (P1343) - ID P13576 is present."
  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection National Library of Wales, British Library, Glasgow University Library +5
    Aliases
    Occupation cartographer, publisher
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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