James Chance

glass manufacturer and lighthouse engineer
Person human Q18529818
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James Chance

Summary

James Chance is a human[1]. He was born in Smethwick[2]. He was born on January 17, 1814[3]. He died in Hove[4]. He died on January 17, 1902[5]. He worked as a business magnate[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Smethwick[2], James Chance…
  • James Chance died in Hove[4].
  • James Chance was born on January 17, 1814[3].
  • James Chance was born on March 22, 1814[8].
  • James Chance died on January 17, 1902[5].
  • James Chance died on January 6, 1902[9].
  • James Chance's father was William Chance[10].
  • James Chance's mother was Phoebe Timmins[11].
  • James Chance was married to Elizabeth Ferguson[12].
  • A child of James Chance was Frances Elizabeth Chance[13].
  • A child of James Chance was Edith Mary Chance[14].
  • A child of James Chance was Margaret Anne Chance[15].
  • A child of James Chance was Eleanor Phoebe Chance[16].
  • A child of James Chance was Bertha Louisa Chance[17].
  • A child of James Chance was Katharine Chance[18].
  • James Chance worked as a business magnate[6].
  • James Chance held the position of magistrate[19].
  • James Chance held the position of High Sheriff of Staffordshire[20].
  • James Chance received the baronetcy[21].
  • James Chance is recorded as male[22].
  • James Chance's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Chance's noble title is recorded as baronet[24].
  • James Chance's Commons category is recorded as James Timmins Chance[25].
  • James Chance's family name is recorded as Chance[26].
  • James Chance's given name is recorded as James[27].

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Origins and Family

James Chance was born in Smethwick[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1814[3] and March 22, 1814[8]. His father was William Chance[10]. His mother was Phoebe Timmins[11].

Career and Affiliations

James Chance's professions included business magnate[6]. Positions held include magistrate[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and High Sheriff of Staffordshire[20], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], headquartered in Staffordshire[32].

Recognition

James Chance received the baronetcy[21].

Personal Life

James Chance was married to Elizabeth Ferguson[12]. Children include Frances Elizabeth Chance[13], Edith Mary Chance[14], Margaret Anne Chance[15], Eleanor Phoebe Chance[16], Bertha Louisa Chance[17], and Katharine Chance[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1902[5] and January 6, 1902[9]. James Chance died in Hove[4].

Why It Matters

James Chance ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Chance born?

James Chance was born in Smethwick[2].

Where did James Chance die?

James Chance died in Hove[4].

Who were James Chance's parents?

James Chance's father was William Chance[10]. James Chance's mother was Phoebe Timmins[11].

Who was James Chance married to?

James Chance's spouses include Elizabeth Ferguson[12].

What did James Chance do for work?

James Chance worked as business magnate[6].

What awards did James Chance receive?

Honors received include baronetcy[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation business magnate
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id 1089108575
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02140494
    Child Frances Elizabeth Chance, Edith Mary Chance, Margaret Anne Chance +7
    Mother Phoebe Timmins
    + 35 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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