Francis Brinkley

Irish writer (1841-1912)
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Francis Brinkley

Summary

Francis Brinkley is a human[1]. His place of birth was County Meath[2]. He was born on December 30, 1841[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on October 12, 1912[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Francis Brinkley's place of birth was County Meath[2].
  • Francis Brinkley passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Francis Brinkley was born on December 30, 1841[3].
  • Francis Brinkley died on October 12, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Aoyama Cemetery[11].
  • Francis Brinkley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Francis Brinkley's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Francis Brinkley's professions included linguist[7].
  • Francis Brinkley's professions included journalist[8].
  • Francis Brinkley's professions included historian[9].
  • Francis Brinkley's field of work was history of Japan[13].
  • Francis Brinkley held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[14].
  • Among Francis Brinkley's employers was University of Tokyo[15].
  • Francis Brinkley's education included a stint at Royal School Dungannon[16].
  • Francis Brinkley is recorded as male[17].
  • Francis Brinkley's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Francis Brinkley's Commons category is recorded as Francis Brinkley[19].
  • Francis Brinkley's family name is recorded as Brinkley[20].
  • Francis Brinkley's given name is recorded as Francis[21].
  • Francis Brinkley's relative is recorded as Richard Graves[22].
  • Francis Brinkley's relative is recorded as John Brinkley[23].
  • Francis Brinkley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Francis Brinkley's Commons Creator page is recorded as Francis Brinkley[25].
  • Francis Brinkley's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Brinkley was born in County Meath[2]. He was born on December 30, 1841[3].

Education

Francis Brinkley was educated at Royal School Dungannon[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], and historian[9]. Francis Brinkley's field of work was history of Japan[13]. He was employed by University of Tokyo[15]. He held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[14].

Death and Burial

Francis Brinkley died on October 12, 1912[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He is buried at Aoyama Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Francis Brinkley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Francis Brinkley born?

Francis Brinkley was born in County Meath[2].

Where did Francis Brinkley die?

Francis Brinkley died in Tokyo[4].

What did Francis Brinkley do for work?

Francis Brinkley worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Francis Brinkley go to school?

Francis Brinkley was educated at Royal School Dungannon[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Royal School Dungannon
    Place of birth County Meath
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Position held foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan
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