George Payne Rainsford James

English novelist and historical writer (1799–1860)
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George Payne Rainsford James
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Summary

George Payne Rainsford James was born on August 9, 1799[1], in London[2]. He died on June 9, 1860[3], in Venice[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], writer[6], novelist[7], and biographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (459 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Frances James[10]
  • Child: C. L. James[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12], Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: George Payne Rainsford James[15]
  • Cause of death: stroke[16]
  • Family name: James[17]
  • Given name: George[18]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[19]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Writing language: English[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]

Why It Matters

George Payne Rainsford James has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was George Payne Rainsford James born?

George Payne Rainsford James was born in London[2].

Where did George Payne Rainsford James die?

George Payne Rainsford James died in Venice[4].

Who was George Payne Rainsford James married to?

George Payne Rainsford James's spouses include Frances James[10].

What did George Payne Rainsford James do for work?

George Payne Rainsford James worked as a diplomat[5], writer[6], novelist[7], and biographer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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