Griffith John

Welsh Christian missionary in China
Person human Q4569597
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Griffith John

Summary

Griffith John is a human[1]. Born in Swansea[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1831[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 25, 1912[5]. He worked as a translator[6], missionary[7], and Bible translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Griffith John's place of birth was Swansea[2].
  • Griffith John passed away in London[4].
  • Griffith John was born on December 14, 1831[3].
  • Griffith John died on July 25, 1912[5].
  • Griffith John held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Griffith John worked as a translator[6].
  • Griffith John's professions included missionary[7].
  • Griffith John's professions included Bible translator[8].
  • Griffith John's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[11].
  • Griffith John is recorded as male[12].
  • Griffith John's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Griffith John's Commons category is recorded as Griffith John[14].
  • Griffith John's family name is recorded as John[15].
  • Griffith John's given name is recorded as Griffith[16].
  • Griffith John's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[17].
  • Griffith John's described by source is recorded as History of Missiology[18].
  • Griffith John's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Griffith John's writing language is recorded as English[20].
  • Griffith John's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Swansea[2], Griffith John… he was born on December 14, 1831[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], missionary[7], and Bible translator[8].

Personal Life

Griffith John's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[11].

Death and Burial

Griffith John died on July 25, 1912[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Griffith John ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Griffith John born?

Born in Swansea[2], Griffith John…

Where did Griffith John die?

Griffith John died in London[4].

What did Griffith John do for work?

Griffith John worked as translator[6], missionary[7], and Bible translator[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . History of Missiology. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . bu.edu. bu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Griffith
    Family name John
    Writing language English
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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