Damaris Cudworth Masham

British philosopher (1659-1708)
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Damaris Cudworth Masham

Summary

Damaris Cudworth Masham is a human[1]. She was born in Cambridge[2]. She was born on January 18, 1659[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on April 20, 1708[5]. She worked as a philosopher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was born in Cambridge[2].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham passed away in London[4].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was born on January 18, 1659[3].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham died on April 20, 1708[5].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's father was Ralph Cudworth[8].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's mother was Damaris Cradock[9].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was married to Francis Masham[10].
  • A child of Damaris Cudworth Masham was Francis Cudworth Masham[11].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was influenced by Plato[13].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was influenced by Aristotle[14].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was influenced by Plotinus[15].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was influenced by Augustine of Hippo[16].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was influenced by Nicholas of Cusa[17].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham was influenced by Ralph Cudworth[18].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham is recorded as female[19].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's family is recorded as Cudworth family[21].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's family name is recorded as Cudworth[22].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's family name is recorded as Masham[23].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's given name is recorded as Damaris[24].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's IPA transcription is recorded as dəˈmærɪs ˈkʊdɜːrθ ˈmæʃæm[25].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's relative is recorded as Ralph Cudworth[26].
  • Damaris Cudworth Masham's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Damaris Cudworth Masham was born in Cambridge[2]. She was born on January 18, 1659[3]. Her father was Ralph Cudworth[8]. Her mother was Damaris Cradock[9].

Career and Affiliations

Damaris Cudworth Masham worked as a philosopher[6].

Personal Life

Damaris Cudworth Masham was married to Francis Masham[10]. A child of her was Francis Cudworth Masham[11].

Death and Burial

Damaris Cudworth Masham died on April 20, 1708[5]. She died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Damaris Cudworth Masham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

She has been cited as an influence by John Locke[30], a philosopher[31], 1632–1704[32], of Kingdom of England[33], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[34], specialised in philosophy[35] and Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury[36], a philosopher[37], 1671–1713[38], of Kingdom of England[39], specialised in philosophy[40].

FAQs

Where was Damaris Cudworth Masham born?

Damaris Cudworth Masham's place of birth was Cambridge[2].

Where did Damaris Cudworth Masham die?

Damaris Cudworth Masham died in London[4].

Who were Damaris Cudworth Masham's parents?

Damaris Cudworth Masham's father was Ralph Cudworth[8]. Damaris Cudworth Masham's mother was Damaris Cradock[9].

Who was Damaris Cudworth Masham married to?

Damaris Cudworth Masham's spouses include Francis Masham[10].

What did Damaris Cudworth Masham do for work?

Damaris Cudworth Masham worked as philosopher[6].

Who did Damaris Cudworth Masham influence?

Damaris Cudworth Masham has been cited as an influence by John Locke[30] and Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury[36].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Internet Philosophy Ontology project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Internet Philosophy Ontology project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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