Francis Nicholson
British general and colonial official
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Summary
Francis Nicholson was born on November 12, 1655[1], in Downholme[2]. He died on March 16, 1727[3], in London[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and official[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1650[8]
- Date of death: March 16, 1728[9], January 1, 1731[10]
- Place of burial: St George's, Hanover Square[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Position held: Governor of Nova Scotia[13], Q139588048[14], Colonial Governor of Maryland[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[16]
- Member of: Royal Society[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Military branch: British Army[19]
- Participated in conflict: Queen Anne's War[20]
- Family name: Nicholson[21]
- Given name: Francis[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Different from: Q139602726[25]
Why It Matters
Francis Nicholson has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Francis Nicholson born?
Francis Nicholson was born in Downholme[2].
Where did Francis Nicholson die?
Francis Nicholson died in London[4].
What did Francis Nicholson do for work?
Francis Nicholson worked as a military officer[5] and official[6].
What awards did Francis Nicholson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].