James Selfe

New Zealand sports writer (1841–1913)
Person human Q139579205
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James Selfe

Summary

James Selfe is a human[1]. He was born on +1841-08-20T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Christchurch Central City[3]. He died on +1913-10-10T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a sports journalist[5].

Key Facts

  • James Selfe died in Christchurch Central City[3].
  • James Selfe was born on +1841-08-20T00:00:00Z[2].
  • James Selfe died on +1913-10-10T00:00:00Z[4].
  • James Selfe is buried at Linwood Cemetery[6].
  • James Selfe's father was Q139408473[7].
  • James Selfe held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • James Selfe's professions included sports journalist[5].
  • Among James Selfe's employers was The Press[9].
  • James Selfe is recorded as male[10].
  • James Selfe's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Selfe's family name is recorded as Selfe[12].
  • James Selfe's given name is recorded as James[13].
  • James Selfe's given name is recorded as Alfred[14].
  • James Selfe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • James Selfe's art name is recorded as Hermit[16].
  • James Selfe's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Selfe-197[17].
  • James Selfe's sibling is recorded as William Lucius Selfe[18].
  • James Selfe's sibling is recorded as Q139579258[19].

Body

Origins and Family

James Selfe was born on +1841-08-20T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Q139408473[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Selfe worked as a sports journalist[5]. He was employed by The Press[9].

Death and Burial

James Selfe died on +1913-10-10T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in Christchurch Central City[3]. He is buried at Linwood Cemetery[6].

FAQs

Where did James Selfe die?

James Selfe died in Christchurch Central City[3].

Who were James Selfe's parents?

James Selfe's father was Q139408473[7].

What did James Selfe do for work?

James Selfe worked as sports journalist[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved . christchurchcitylibraries.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved . christchurchcitylibraries.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 19w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Art name Hermit
    Employer The Press
    Father Q139408473
    Sex or gender male
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