Granville Sharp

English abolitionist (1735-1813)
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Granville Sharp

Summary

Granville Sharp is a human[1]. Born in Durham[2], he… he was born on November 10, 1735[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 6, 1813[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], and abolitionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Granville Sharp's place of birth was Durham[2].
  • Granville Sharp died in London[4].
  • Granville Sharp was born on November 10, 1735[3].
  • Granville Sharp died on July 6, 1813[5].
  • Burial took place at Tomb Of Granville Sharp, All Saints Churchyard[10].
  • Granville Sharp's father was Thomas Sharp[11].
  • Granville Sharp's mother was Judith Wheler[12].
  • Granville Sharp held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Granville Sharp's professions included politician[6].
  • Granville Sharp's professions included jurist[7].
  • Granville Sharp's professions included abolitionist[8].
  • Granville Sharp's education included a stint at Durham School[14].
  • Granville Sharp is recorded as male[15].
  • Granville Sharp's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Granville Sharp's Commons category is recorded as Granville Sharp[17].
  • Granville Sharp's family name is recorded as Sharp[18].
  • Granville Sharp's given name is recorded as Granville[19].
  • Granville Sharp's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Granville Sharp[20].
  • Granville Sharp's Commons gallery is recorded as Granville Sharp[21].
  • Granville Sharp's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Granville Sharp's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Granville Sharp's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Granville Sharp's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Granville Sharp's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Granville Sharp's affiliation is recorded as Clapham Sect[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Granville Sharp's place of birth was Durham[2]. He was born on November 10, 1735[3]. His father was Thomas Sharp[11]. His mother was Judith Wheler[12].

Education

Granville Sharp was educated at Durham School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], and abolitionist[8].

Death and Burial

Granville Sharp died on July 6, 1813[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Tomb Of Granville Sharp, All Saints Churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

Granville Sharp ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Granville Sharp born?

Born in Durham[2], Granville Sharp…

Where did Granville Sharp die?

Granville Sharp died in London[4].

Who were Granville Sharp's parents?

Granville Sharp's father was Thomas Sharp[11]. Granville Sharp's mother was Judith Wheler[12].

What did Granville Sharp do for work?

Granville Sharp worked as politician[6], jurist[7], and abolitionist[8].

Where did Granville Sharp go to school?

Granville Sharp was educated at Durham School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . National Heritage List for England. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, jurist, abolitionist
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  3. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
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    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject African diaspora
    Place of burial Tomb Of Granville Sharp, All Saints Churchyard
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