Gregory King

British herald, engraver, and political economist
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Gregory King

Summary

Gregory King is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lichfield[2]. He was born on December 15, 1648[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 29, 1712[5]. He worked as an economist[6], mathematician[7], statistician[8], genealogist[9], and engraver[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lichfield[2], Gregory King…
  • Gregory King died in London[4].
  • Gregory King was born on December 15, 1648[3].
  • Gregory King died on August 29, 1712[5].
  • Gregory King died on December 29, 1712[12].
  • Gregory King held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Gregory King's professions included economist[6].
  • Gregory King worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Gregory King worked as a statistician[8].
  • Gregory King's professions included genealogist[9].
  • Gregory King's professions included engraver[10].
  • Gregory King worked as a herald[14].
  • Gregory King held the position of Rouge Dragon Pursuivant[15].
  • Gregory King held the position of registrar[16].
  • Gregory King held the position of Lancaster Herald[17].
  • Among Gregory King's employers was William Dugdale[18].
  • Among Gregory King's employers was Christopher Hatton, 1st Baron Hatton[19].
  • Among Gregory King's employers was John Ogilby[20].
  • Among Gregory King's employers was John Adams[21].
  • Gregory King is recorded as male[22].
  • Gregory King's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gregory King's family name is recorded as King[24].
  • Gregory King's given name is recorded as Gregory[25].
  • Gregory King's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Gregory King's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Gregory King's place of birth was Lichfield[2]. He was born on December 15, 1648[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], mathematician[7], statistician[8], genealogist[9], engraver[10], and herald[14]. Employers include William Dugdale[18], a historian[28], 1605–1686[29], of Kingdom of England[30], awarded the Knight Bachelor[31]; Christopher Hatton, 1st Baron Hatton[19], a politician[32], 1605–1670[33], of Kingdom of England[34]; John Ogilby[20], a linguist[35], 1600–1676[36], of Kingdom of England[37], specialised in geography[38]; and John Adams[21], a cartographer[39], 1643–1690[40]. Positions held include Rouge Dragon Pursuivant[15], a position[41]; registrar[16], a profession[42]; and Lancaster Herald[17], a position[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 29, 1712[5] and December 29, 1712[12]. Gregory King passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Gregory King has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gregory King born?

Gregory King's place of birth was Lichfield[2].

Where did Gregory King die?

Gregory King died in London[4].

What did Gregory King do for work?

Gregory King worked as economist[6], mathematician[7], statistician[8], genealogist[9], and engraver[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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