James Knight

English explorer and HBC director
Person human Q3026712
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James Knight

Summary

James Knight is a human[1]. Born in Kingdom of England[2], he… he was born on 1640[3]. He died in Marble Island[4]. He died on 1720[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and carpenter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • James Knight's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2].
  • James Knight died in Marble Island[4].
  • James Knight was born on 1640[3].
  • James Knight died on 1720[5].
  • James Knight held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • James Knight worked as an explorer[6].
  • James Knight worked as a carpenter[7].
  • James Knight was employed by Hudson's Bay Company[10].
  • James Knight is recorded as male[11].
  • James Knight's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • James Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[13].
  • James Knight's given name is recorded as James[14].
  • James Knight's date of disappearance is recorded as June 5, 1719[15].
  • James Knight's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].

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Origins and Family

James Knight's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on 1640[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and carpenter[7]. James Knight was employed by Hudson's Bay Company[10].

Death and Burial

James Knight died on 1720[5]. He died in Marble Island[4].

Why It Matters

James Knight has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was James Knight born?

James Knight's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2].

Where did James Knight die?

James Knight passed away in Marble Island[4].

What did James Knight do for work?

James Knight worked as explorer[6] and carpenter[7].

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1412]]: [[Q1860]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263717|batch #263717]]"
  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, carpenter
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32083|batch #32083]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (25)"
  3. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, carpenter
    Place of birth Kingdom of England
    Occupation
    Employer Hudson's Bay Company
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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