James Dawkins

British antiquarian
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James Dawkins

Summary

James Dawkins is a human[1]. He was born in Jamaica[2]. He was born on January 1, 1722[3]. He died on September 6, 1757[4]. He worked as an antiquarian[5], politician[6], archaeologist[7], explorer[8], and merchant[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Dawkins was born in Jamaica[2].
  • James Dawkins was born on January 1, 1722[3].
  • James Dawkins died on September 6, 1757[4].
  • James Dawkins died on January 1, 1757[11].
  • James Dawkins's father was Henry Dawkins[12].
  • James Dawkins's mother was Elizabeth Pennant[13].
  • James Dawkins held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • James Dawkins's professions included antiquarian[5].
  • James Dawkins's professions included politician[6].
  • James Dawkins worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • James Dawkins's professions included explorer[8].
  • James Dawkins worked as a merchant[9].
  • James Dawkins's professions included traveler[15].
  • James Dawkins's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • James Dawkins's field of work was antique[17].
  • James Dawkins's field of work was art commerce[18].
  • James Dawkins's field of work was travel[19].
  • James Dawkins's field of work was exploration[20].
  • James Dawkins's field of work was politics[21].
  • James Dawkins held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • James Dawkins was educated at St John's College[23].
  • James Dawkins was educated at Abingdon School[24].
  • James Dawkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • James Dawkins was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • James Dawkins is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Dawkins's place of birth was Jamaica[2]. He was born on January 1, 1722[3]. His father was Henry Dawkins[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Pennant[13].

Education

Educated at St John's College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Abingdon School[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1256[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include antiquarian[5], politician[6], archaeologist[7], explorer[8], merchant[9], and traveler[15]. Fields of work include archaeology[16], an academic discipline[35]; antique[17]; art commerce[18], an industry[36]; travel[19]; exploration[20]; and politics[21], an academic discipline[37]. James Dawkins held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[22].

Recognition

James Dawkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 6, 1757[4] and January 1, 1757[11].

Why It Matters

James Dawkins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was James Dawkins born?

James Dawkins's place of birth was Jamaica[2].

Who were James Dawkins's parents?

James Dawkins's father was Henry Dawkins[12]. James Dawkins's mother was Elizabeth Pennant[13].

What did James Dawkins do for work?

James Dawkins worked as antiquarian[5], politician[6], archaeologist[7], explorer[8], and merchant[9].

Where did James Dawkins go to school?

James Dawkins was educated at St John's College[23] and Abingdon School[24].

What awards did James Dawkins receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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