Isaac Watts

Summary

Isaac Watts is a human^[1]. Born in Southampton^[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1674^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on November 25, 1748^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], philosopher^[7], poet^[8], hymnwriter^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Southampton^[2], Isaac Watts…
• Isaac Watts died in London^[4].
• Isaac Watts was born on July 17, 1674^[3].
• Isaac Watts died on November 25, 1748^[5].
• Burial took place at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground^[12].
• Isaac Watts held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[13].
• Isaac Watts's professions included theologian^[6].
• Isaac Watts's professions included philosopher^[7].
• Isaac Watts's professions included poet^[8].
• Isaac Watts's professions included hymnwriter^[9].
• Isaac Watts's professions included writer^[10].
• Isaac Watts was educated at King Edward VI School^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Isaac Watts is Our God, Our Help in Ages Past^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Isaac Watts is Come, We Who Love the Lord^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Isaac Watts is From All That Dwell Below the Skies^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Isaac Watts is Joy to the World^[18].
• Isaac Watts's religion is recorded as Protestantism^[19].
• Isaac Watts is recorded as male^[20].
• Isaac Watts's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Isaac Watts's Commons category is recorded as Isaac Watts^[22].
• Isaac Watts's family name is recorded as Watts^[23].
• Isaac Watts's given name is recorded as Isaac^[24].
• Isaac Watts's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Isaac Watts^[25].
• Isaac Watts's depicted by is recorded as Isaac Watts^[26].
• Isaac Watts's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Southampton^[2], Isaac Watts… he was born on July 17, 1674^[3].

Education

Isaac Watts was educated at King Edward VI School^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], philosopher^[7], poet^[8], hymnwriter^[9], and writer^[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Our God, Our Help in Ages Past^[15], a musical work/composition^[28]; Come, We Who Love the Lord^[16]; From All That Dwell Below the Skies^[17], a Christian hymn^[29]; and Joy to the World^[18], a musical work/composition^[30].

Personal Life

Isaac Watts's religion is recorded as Protestantism^[19].

Death and Burial

Isaac Watts died on November 25, 1748^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground^[12].

Why It Matters

Isaac Watts ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (764 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield^[33], a pastor^[34], 1843–1921^[35], of United States^[36].

Works attributed to him include When I Survey the Wondrous Cross^[37], a Christian hymn^[38].

FAQs

Where was Isaac Watts born?

Born in Southampton^[2], Isaac Watts…

Where did Isaac Watts die?

Isaac Watts passed away in London^[4].

What did Isaac Watts do for work?

Isaac Watts worked as theologian^[6], philosopher^[7], poet^[8], hymnwriter^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did Isaac Watts go to school?

Isaac Watts was educated at King Edward VI School^[14].

Who did Isaac Watts influence?

Isaac Watts has been cited as an influence by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield^[33].