James Leech Ridgway

British publisher (1801-1862)
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James Leech Ridgway

Summary

James Leech Ridgway is a human[1]. Born in Westminster[2], he… he was born on 1799[3]. He died in Burton upon Trent[4]. He died on 1862[5]. He worked as a publisher[6] and bookseller[7].

Key Facts

  • James Leech Ridgway was born in Westminster[2].
  • James Leech Ridgway passed away in Burton upon Trent[4].
  • James Leech Ridgway was born on 1799[3].
  • James Leech Ridgway was born on January 10, 1799[8].
  • James Leech Ridgway was born on 1801[9].
  • James Leech Ridgway died on 1862[5].
  • James Leech Ridgway died on November 20, 1862[10].
  • James Leech Ridgway is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • James Leech Ridgway's father was James Ridgway[12].
  • A child of James Leech Ridgway was Maria Ridgway[13].
  • James Leech Ridgway held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Leech Ridgway's professions included publisher[6].
  • James Leech Ridgway worked as a bookseller[7].
  • James Leech Ridgway was a member of Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers[15].
  • James Leech Ridgway is recorded as male[16].
  • James Leech Ridgway's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Leech Ridgway's family name is recorded as Ridgway[18].
  • James Leech Ridgway's given name is recorded as James[19].
  • James Leech Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[20].
  • James Leech Ridgway's partner in business or sport is recorded as James Ridgway[21].
  • James Leech Ridgway's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • James Leech Ridgway's birth name is recorded as James Leech Ridgway[23].
  • James Leech Ridgway's name in native language is recorded as James Leech Ridgway[24].
  • James Leech Ridgway's name in native language is recorded as James Leach Ridgeway[25].
  • James Leech Ridgway's date of baptism is recorded as March 7, 1799[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Leech Ridgway was born in Westminster[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1799[3], January 10, 1799[8], and 1801[9]. His father was James Ridgway[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6] and bookseller[7].

Personal Life

A child of James Leech Ridgway was Maria Ridgway[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1862[5] and November 20, 1862[10]. James Leech Ridgway passed away in Burton upon Trent[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was James Leech Ridgway born?

James Leech Ridgway was born in Westminster[2].

Where did James Leech Ridgway die?

James Leech Ridgway passed away in Burton upon Trent[4].

Who were James Leech Ridgway's parents?

James Leech Ridgway's father was James Ridgway[12].

What did James Leech Ridgway do for work?

James Leech Ridgway worked as publisher[6] and bookseller[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . England and Wales, Death Registration Index - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Early American Literature. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . oldbaileyonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . oldbaileyonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . edpopehistory.co.uk. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . England, Middlesex, Westminster, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . oldbaileyonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . oldbaileyonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . oldbaileyonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . England, Middlesex, Westminster, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . oldbaileyonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . images.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . England, Middlesex, Westminster, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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