James Ridgway

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James Ridgway

Summary

James Ridgway is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mottram in Longdendale[2]. He was born on August 20, 1755[3]. He died on May 6, 1838[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], bookseller[6], printer[7], and newspaper proprietor[8].

Key Facts

  • James Ridgway was born in Mottram in Longdendale[2].
  • James Ridgway was born on August 20, 1755[3].
  • James Ridgway was born on 1755[9].
  • James Ridgway died on May 6, 1838[4].
  • James Ridgway died on 1838[10].
  • James Ridgway died on 1846[11].
  • Burial took place at Moravian Burial Ground[12].
  • A child of James Ridgway was James Leech Ridgway[13].
  • James Ridgway held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Ridgway's professions included publisher[5].
  • James Ridgway worked as a bookseller[6].
  • James Ridgway's professions included printer[7].
  • James Ridgway's professions included newspaper proprietor[8].
  • James Ridgway is recorded as male[15].
  • James Ridgway's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Ridgway's family name is recorded as Ridgway[17].
  • James Ridgway's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[19].
  • James Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[20].
  • James Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[21].
  • James Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • James Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[23].
  • James Ridgway's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • James Ridgway's partner in business or sport is recorded as James Leech Ridgway[25].
  • James Ridgway's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mottram in Longdendale[2], James Ridgway… Recorded date of birth include August 20, 1755[3] and 1755[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[5], bookseller[6], printer[7], and newspaper proprietor[8].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 6, 1838[4], 1838[10], and 1846[11]. James Ridgway is buried at Moravian Burial Ground[12].

FAQs

Where was James Ridgway born?

James Ridgway's place of birth was Mottram in Longdendale[2].

What did James Ridgway do for work?

James Ridgway worked as publisher[5], bookseller[6], printer[7], and newspaper proprietor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . England, Cheshire Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Early American Literature. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . victorianresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . edpopehistory.co.uk. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . England, Cheshire Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Early American Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . edpopehistory.co.uk. Retrieved . edpopehistory.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Early American Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Royal Academy of Arts. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . British Book Trade Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . si.edu. Retrieved . si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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