James Rivington

American journalist (1724–1802)
Person human Q6142176
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James Rivington

Summary

James Rivington is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1724[3]. He died on January 1, 1802[4]. He worked as a printer[5], publisher[6], editor[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Rivington's place of birth was England[2].
  • James Rivington was born on January 1, 1724[3].
  • James Rivington died on January 1, 1802[4].
  • James Rivington died on July 1802[10].
  • James Rivington's father was Charles Rivington[11].
  • James Rivington held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Rivington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • James Rivington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Rivington worked as a printer[5].
  • James Rivington worked as a publisher[6].
  • James Rivington's professions included editor[7].
  • James Rivington worked as a journalist[8].
  • James Rivington is recorded as male[15].
  • James Rivington's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Rivington's Commons category is recorded as James Rivington[17].
  • James Rivington's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[18].
  • James Rivington's family name is recorded as Rivington[19].
  • James Rivington's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Rivington's sibling is recorded as John Rivington[21].
  • James Rivington's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[22].

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Origins and Family

James Rivington was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1724[3]. His father was Charles Rivington[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printer[5], publisher[6], editor[7], and journalist[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1802[4] and July 1802[10].

Why It Matters

James Rivington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was James Rivington born?

James Rivington was born in England[2].

Who were James Rivington's parents?

James Rivington's father was Charles Rivington[11].

What did James Rivington do for work?

James Rivington worked as printer[5], publisher[6], editor[7], and journalist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Libraries australia id 36032995
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