James Burney

Royal Navy admiral (1750-1821)
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James Burney

Summary

James Burney is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 13, 1750[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 17, 1821[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Burney was born in London[2].
  • James Burney died in London[4].
  • James Burney was born on June 13, 1750[3].
  • James Burney was born on January 1, 1750[10].
  • James Burney died on November 17, 1821[5].
  • James Burney died on January 1, 1821[11].
  • James Burney's father was Charles Burney[12].
  • James Burney's mother was Esther Sleepe[13].
  • Among James Burney's spouses was Sarah Payne[14].
  • James Burney was married to Sarah Burney[15].
  • James Burney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • James Burney held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • James Burney worked as an explorer[6].
  • James Burney's professions included historian[7].
  • James Burney's professions included writer[8].
  • James Burney received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • James Burney was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • James Burney is recorded as male[20].
  • James Burney's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Burney's military branch is recorded as His Majesty's Naval Service[22].
  • James Burney's Commons category is recorded as James Burney[23].
  • James Burney's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[24].
  • James Burney's family name is recorded as Burney[25].
  • James Burney's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Burney's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

James Burney's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 13, 1750[3] and January 1, 1750[10]. His father was Charles Burney[12]. His mother was Esther Sleepe[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

James Burney received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Payne[14], 1759–1832[28] and Sarah Burney[15], a novelist[29], 1772–1844[30], of Kingdom of Great Britain[31].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 17, 1821[5] and January 1, 1821[11]. James Burney died in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Burney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Burney born?

James Burney was born in London[2].

Where did James Burney die?

James Burney died in London[4].

Who were James Burney's parents?

James Burney's father was Charles Burney[12]. James Burney's mother was Esther Sleepe[13].

Who was James Burney married to?

James Burney's spouses include Sarah Payne[14] and Sarah Burney[15].

What did James Burney do for work?

James Burney worked as explorer[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

What awards did James Burney receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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