George Griffith

British science fiction writer and explorer (1857–1906)
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George Griffith

Summary

George Griffith is a human[1]. Born in Plymouth[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1857[3]. He passed away in Port Erin[4]. He died on January 1, 1906[5]. He worked as an author[6], scientist[7], science fiction writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Griffith's place of birth was Plymouth[2].
  • George Griffith died in Port Erin[4].
  • George Griffith was born on January 1, 1857[3].
  • George Griffith died on January 1, 1906[5].
  • George Griffith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • George Griffith's professions included author[6].
  • George Griffith's professions included scientist[7].
  • George Griffith's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • George Griffith's professions included journalist[9].
  • George Griffith is recorded as male[12].
  • George Griffith's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Griffith's Commons category is recorded as George Chetwynd Griffith[14].
  • George Griffith's family name is recorded as Griffith[15].
  • George Griffith's given name is recorded as George[16].
  • George Griffith's pseudonym is recorded as George Griffith[17].
  • George Griffith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • George Griffith's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'George Chetwynd Griffiths-Jones'}[19].
  • George Griffith's writing language is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

George Griffith was born in Plymouth[2]. He was born on January 1, 1857[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], scientist[7], science fiction writer[8], and journalist[9].

Death and Burial

George Griffith died on January 1, 1906[5]. He passed away in Port Erin[4].

Why It Matters

George Griffith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was George Griffith born?

George Griffith was born in Plymouth[2].

Where did George Griffith die?

George Griffith died in Port Erin[4].

What did George Griffith do for work?

George Griffith worked as author[6], scientist[7], science fiction writer[8], and journalist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Vegetti Catalog of Fantastic Literature. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Family name Griffith
    Writing language English
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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