George Swett Appleton

American publisher (1821-1878)
Person human Q5544990
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George Swett Appleton

Summary

George Swett Appleton is a human[1]. He was born in Andover[2]. He was born on January 1, 1821[3]. He passed away in Riverdale[4]. He died on January 1, 1878[5]. He worked as a publisher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Swett Appleton was born in Andover[2].
  • George Swett Appleton passed away in Riverdale[4].
  • George Swett Appleton was born on January 1, 1821[3].
  • George Swett Appleton died on January 1, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[8].
  • George Swett Appleton's father was Daniel Appleton[9].
  • George Swett Appleton held citizenship in United States[10].
  • George Swett Appleton's professions included publisher[6].
  • George Swett Appleton's education included a stint at Leipzig University[11].
  • George Swett Appleton is recorded as male[12].
  • George Swett Appleton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Swett Appleton's family name is recorded as Appleton[14].
  • George Swett Appleton's given name is recorded as George[15].
  • George Swett Appleton's described by source is recorded as The Biographical Dictionary of America[16].
  • George Swett Appleton's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[17].
  • George Swett Appleton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • George Swett Appleton's sibling is recorded as William Henry Appleton[19].
  • George Swett Appleton's sibling is recorded as John Adams Appleton[20].
  • George Swett Appleton's sibling is recorded as Daniel Sidney Appleton[21].
  • George Swett Appleton's sibling is recorded as Samuel F. Appleton[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Andover[2], George Swett Appleton… he was born on January 1, 1821[3]. His father was Daniel Appleton[9].

Education

George Swett Appleton was educated at Leipzig University[11].

Career and Affiliations

George Swett Appleton's professions included publisher[6].

Death and Burial

George Swett Appleton died on January 1, 1878[5]. He died in Riverdale[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

George Swett Appleton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was George Swett Appleton born?

George Swett Appleton was born in Andover[2].

Where did George Swett Appleton die?

George Swett Appleton passed away in Riverdale[4].

Who were George Swett Appleton's parents?

George Swett Appleton's father was Daniel Appleton[9].

What did George Swett Appleton do for work?

George Swett Appleton worked as publisher[6].

Where did George Swett Appleton go to school?

George Swett Appleton was educated at Leipzig University[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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