George Fox

English founder of Quakers (1624–1691)
Person human Q310439
George Fox
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George Fox

Summary

George Fox is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leicester[2]. He was born on July 1, 1624[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 13, 1691[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,787 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Fox's place of birth was Leicester[2].
  • George Fox died in London[4].
  • George Fox was born on July 1, 1624[3].
  • George Fox was born on 1624[9].
  • George Fox died on January 13, 1691[5].
  • Burial took place at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[10].
  • Among George Fox's spouses was Margaret Fell[11].
  • George Fox held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • George Fox's professions included theologian[6].
  • George Fox worked as a writer[7].
  • George Fox's religion is recorded as Quakers[13].
  • George Fox is recorded as male[14].
  • George Fox's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Fox's Commons category is recorded as George Fox[16].
  • George Fox's family name is recorded as Fox[17].
  • George Fox's given name is recorded as George[18].
  • George Fox's topic's main category is recorded as Category:George Fox[19].
  • George Fox's Commons gallery is recorded as George Fox[20].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • George Fox's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Fox was born in Leicester[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 1, 1624[3] and 1624[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

George Fox was married to Margaret Fell[11]. His religion is recorded as Quakers[13].

Death and Burial

George Fox died on January 13, 1691[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Fox include George Fox University[28], a university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1885[31], headquartered in Newberg[32].

Why It Matters

George Fox ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,787 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include George Fox University[28], a university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1885[31], headquartered in Newberg[32].

FAQs

Where was George Fox born?

George Fox's place of birth was Leicester[2].

Where did George Fox die?

George Fox passed away in London[4].

Who was George Fox married to?

George Fox's spouses include Margaret Fell[11].

What did George Fox do for work?

George Fox worked as theologian[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Friendly Networks. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Friendly Networks. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, writer
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
    Given name George
    Place of death London
    Plaque image ['Bunhill Quaker plaque 2.JPG', 'George Fox marker Bunhill Fields.jpg', 'George-
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