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James Howard-Johnston

British historian
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James Howard-Johnston

Summary

James Howard-Johnston is a human[1]. He was born on March 12, 1942[2]. He worked as a historian[3] and university teacher[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • James Howard-Johnston was born on March 12, 1942[2].
  • James Howard-Johnston's father was Clarence Johnston[6].
  • James Howard-Johnston's mother was Lady Alexandra Haig[7].
  • Among James Howard-Johnston's spouses was Angela Huth[8].
  • A child of James Howard-Johnston was Eugenie Howard-Johnston[9].
  • James Howard-Johnston held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • James Howard-Johnston's professions included historian[3].
  • James Howard-Johnston's professions included university teacher[4].
  • Among James Howard-Johnston's employers was University of Oxford[11].
  • James Howard-Johnston is recorded as male[12].
  • James Howard-Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Howard-Johnston's family name is recorded as Howard-Johnston[14].
  • James Howard-Johnston's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • James Howard-Johnston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].

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Origins and Family

James Howard-Johnston was born on March 12, 1942[2]. His father was Clarence Johnston[6]. His mother was Lady Alexandra Haig[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[3] and university teacher[4]. James Howard-Johnston was employed by University of Oxford[11].

Personal Life

Among James Howard-Johnston's spouses was Angela Huth[8]. A child of him was Eugenie Howard-Johnston[9].

Why It Matters

James Howard-Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Who were James Howard-Johnston's parents?

James Howard-Johnston's father was Clarence Johnston[6]. James Howard-Johnston's mother was Lady Alexandra Haig[7].

Who was James Howard-Johnston married to?

James Howard-Johnston's spouses include Angela Huth[8].

What did James Howard-Johnston do for work?

James Howard-Johnston worked as historian[3] and university teacher[4].

Related Entities

United Kingdom

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → historian, university teacher
    Sex or gender → male
    Spouse → Angela Huth
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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