James Lenox

New York City philanthropist (1800–1880)
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James Lenox

Summary

James Lenox is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1800[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on February 17, 1880[5]. He worked as a bibliographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], James Lenox…
  • James Lenox passed away in New York City[4].
  • James Lenox was born on August 19, 1800[3].
  • James Lenox was born on January 1, 1800[8].
  • James Lenox died on February 17, 1880[5].
  • James Lenox died on February 21, 1880[9].
  • James Lenox is buried at New York City Marble Cemetery[10].
  • James Lenox's father was Robert Lenox[11].
  • James Lenox held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Lenox worked as a bibliographer[6].
  • James Lenox was employed by Lenox Library[13].
  • James Lenox was educated at Columbia University[14].
  • James Lenox was a member of American Antiquarian Society[15].
  • James Lenox is recorded as male[16].
  • James Lenox's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Lenox's Commons category is recorded as James Lenox[18].
  • James Lenox's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[19].
  • James Lenox's family name is recorded as Lenox[20].
  • James Lenox's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Lenox's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
  • James Lenox's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[23].
  • James Lenox's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • James Lenox's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth Sproat Lenox[25].
  • James Lenox's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • James Lenox's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Lenox's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 19, 1800[3] and January 1, 1800[8]. His father was Robert Lenox[11].

Education

James Lenox was educated at Columbia University[14].

Career and Affiliations

James Lenox worked as a bibliographer[6]. He was employed by Lenox Library[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 17, 1880[5] and February 21, 1880[9]. James Lenox passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at New York City Marble Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Lenox ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was James Lenox born?

James Lenox's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did James Lenox die?

James Lenox passed away in New York City[4].

Who were James Lenox's parents?

James Lenox's father was Robert Lenox[11].

What did James Lenox do for work?

James Lenox worked as bibliographer[6].

Where did James Lenox go to school?

James Lenox was educated at Columbia University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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