James Martineau

English religious philosopher (1805-1900)
Person human Q1680771
James Martineau
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James Martineau

Summary

James Martineau is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], he… he was born on April 21, 1805[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 11, 1900[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Martineau's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • James Martineau died in London[4].
  • James Martineau was born on April 21, 1805[3].
  • James Martineau died on January 11, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • James Martineau's father was Thomas Martineau[10].
  • James Martineau's mother was Elizabeth Rankin[11].
  • Among James Martineau's spouses was Helen Higginson[12].
  • A child of James Martineau was Russell Martineau[13].
  • A child of James Martineau was Edith Martineau[14].
  • A child of James Martineau was Gertrude Martineau[15].
  • James Martineau held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • James Martineau held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • James Martineau's professions included philosopher[6].
  • James Martineau's professions included writer[7].
  • James Martineau's education included a stint at Harris Manchester College[18].
  • James Martineau was educated at Norwich School[19].
  • James Martineau received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • James Martineau was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • James Martineau's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].
  • James Martineau is recorded as male[23].
  • James Martineau's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Martineau's Commons category is recorded as James Martineau[25].
  • James Martineau's family name is recorded as Martineau[26].
  • James Martineau's given name is recorded as James[27].

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Origins and Family

James Martineau's place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on April 21, 1805[3]. His father was Thomas Martineau[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Rankin[11].

Education

Educated at Harris Manchester College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Norwich School[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1980[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

James Martineau received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

Personal Life

Among James Martineau's spouses was Helen Higginson[12]. Children include Russell Martineau[13], an orientalist[34], 1831–1898[35]; Edith Martineau[14], a painter[36], 1842–1909[37], of United Kingdom[38], specialised in painting[39]; and Gertrude Martineau[15], a painter[40], 1837–1924[41]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].

Death and Burial

James Martineau died on January 11, 1900[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Martineau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was James Martineau born?

James Martineau was born in Norwich[2].

Where did James Martineau die?

James Martineau passed away in London[4].

Who were James Martineau's parents?

James Martineau's father was Thomas Martineau[10]. James Martineau's mother was Elizabeth Rankin[11].

Who was James Martineau married to?

James Martineau's spouses include Helen Higginson[12].

What did James Martineau do for work?

James Martineau worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Where did James Martineau go to school?

James Martineau was educated at Harris Manchester College[18] and Norwich School[19].

What awards did James Martineau receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child Russell Martineau, Edith Martineau, Gertrude Martineau
    Given name James
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Christian Hymns
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