James Colnett

British Royal Navy officer, an explorer, and maritime fur trader
Person human Q6131591
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James Colnett

Summary

James Colnett is a human[1]. Born in Devonport[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1753[3]. He died in Great Ormond Street Hospital[4]. He died on September 1, 1806[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Devonport[2], James Colnett…
  • James Colnett died in Great Ormond Street Hospital[4].
  • James Colnett was born on January 1, 1753[3].
  • James Colnett died on September 1, 1806[5].
  • James Colnett held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • James Colnett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Colnett's professions included explorer[6].
  • James Colnett worked as a naval officer[7].
  • James Colnett is recorded as male[11].
  • James Colnett's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • James Colnett's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[13].
  • James Colnett's Commons category is recorded as James Colnett[14].
  • James Colnett's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[15].
  • James Colnett's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James Colnett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

James Colnett's place of birth was Devonport[2]. He was born on January 1, 1753[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and naval officer[7].

Death and Burial

James Colnett died on September 1, 1806[5]. He died in Great Ormond Street Hospital[4].

Why It Matters

James Colnett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was James Colnett born?

Born in Devonport[2], James Colnett…

Where did James Colnett die?

James Colnett died in Great Ormond Street Hospital[4].

What did James Colnett do for work?

James Colnett worked as explorer[6] and naval officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Given name James
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