Francis Grose

English antiquary, draughtsman, and lexicographer (c1731 - 1791)
Person human Q4150369
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Francis Grose

Summary

Francis Grose is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 11, 1731[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on June 12, 1791[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Grose was born in London[2].
  • Francis Grose died in Dublin[4].
  • Francis Grose was born on June 11, 1731[3].
  • Francis Grose died on June 12, 1791[5].
  • Burial took place at Drumcondra Church churchyard[10].
  • Francis Grose held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Francis Grose held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • English was Francis Grose's native language[13].
  • Francis Grose worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Francis Grose's professions included linguist[7].
  • Francis Grose's professions included painter[8].
  • Francis Grose's field of work was lexicography[14].
  • Francis Grose is recorded as male[15].
  • Francis Grose's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Francis Grose's Commons category is recorded as Francis Grose[17].
  • Francis Grose's family name is recorded as Grose[18].
  • Francis Grose's given name is recorded as Francis[19].
  • Francis Grose's work location is recorded as London[20].
  • Francis Grose's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Francis Grose's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Francis Grose's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Francis Grose's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Francis Grose's Commons Creator page is recorded as Francis Grose[25].
  • Francis Grose's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • Francis Grose's has works in the collection is recorded as Yale Center for British Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Francis Grose… he was born on June 11, 1731[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and painter[8]. Francis Grose's field of work was lexicography[14].

Death and Burial

Francis Grose died on June 12, 1791[5]. He died in Dublin[4]. He is buried at Drumcondra Church churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

Francis Grose ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Francis Grose born?

Born in London[2], Francis Grose…

Where did Francis Grose die?

Francis Grose died in Dublin[4].

What did Francis Grose do for work?

Francis Grose worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and painter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, painter
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Dublin
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Native language English
    Field of work
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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