David Erskine Baker

English writer (1730-1767)
Person human Q5233420
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David Erskine Baker

Summary

David Erskine Baker is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1730[3]. He died on February 16, 1767[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and theatre historian[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], David Erskine Baker…
  • David Erskine Baker was born on January 30, 1730[3].
  • David Erskine Baker died on February 16, 1767[4].
  • David Erskine Baker's father was Henry Baker[7].
  • David Erskine Baker's mother was Sofia Defoe[8].
  • Among David Erskine Baker's spouses was Elizabeth Clendon[9].
  • A child of David Erskine Baker was Elizabeth Baker[10].
  • David Erskine Baker worked as a writer[5].
  • David Erskine Baker's professions included theatre historian[6].
  • David Erskine Baker is recorded as male[11].
  • David Erskine Baker's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • David Erskine Baker's family name is recorded as Baker[13].
  • David Erskine Baker's given name is recorded as David[14].
  • David Erskine Baker's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • David Erskine Baker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • David Erskine Baker's sibling is recorded as Henry Baker[17].
  • David Erskine Baker's writing language is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

David Erskine Baker's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 30, 1730[3]. His father was Henry Baker[7]. His mother was Sofia Defoe[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and theatre historian[6].

Personal Life

David Erskine Baker was married to Elizabeth Clendon[9]. A child of him was Elizabeth Baker[10].

Death and Burial

David Erskine Baker died on February 16, 1767[4].

FAQs

Where was David Erskine Baker born?

Born in London[2], David Erskine Baker…

Who were David Erskine Baker's parents?

David Erskine Baker's father was Henry Baker[7]. David Erskine Baker's mother was Sofia Defoe[8].

Who was David Erskine Baker married to?

David Erskine Baker's spouses include Elizabeth Clendon[9].

What did David Erskine Baker do for work?

David Erskine Baker worked as writer[5] and theatre historian[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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