James Stephen

British under-secretary of state
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James Stephen

Summary

James Stephen is a human[1]. Born in Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth[2], he… he was born on January 3, 1789[3]. He died in Koblenz[4]. He died on September 14, 1859[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6] and missionary[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth[2], James Stephen…
  • James Stephen died in Koblenz[4].
  • James Stephen was born on January 3, 1789[3].
  • James Stephen died on September 14, 1859[5].
  • James Stephen died on 1832[9].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].
  • James Stephen's father was James Stephen[11].
  • James Stephen's mother was Anna Stent[12].
  • Among James Stephen's spouses was Jane Catherine Venn[13].
  • A child of James Stephen was Caroline Stephen[14].
  • A child of James Stephen was Leslie Stephen[15].
  • A child of James Stephen was James Fitzjames Stephen[16].
  • A child of James Stephen was Herbert Venn Stephen[17].
  • A child of James Stephen was Frances Wilberforce Stephen[18].
  • James Stephen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • James Stephen held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • James Stephen worked as a civil servant[6].
  • James Stephen worked as a missionary[7].
  • James Stephen held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • James Stephen was employed by University of Cambridge[22].
  • James Stephen's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[23].
  • James Stephen is recorded as male[24].
  • James Stephen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Stephen's Commons category is recorded as James Stephen (civil servant)[26].
  • James Stephen's family name is recorded as Stephen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth[2], James Stephen… he was born on January 3, 1789[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Anna Stent[12].

Education

James Stephen's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[6] and missionary[7]. Among James Stephen's employers was University of Cambridge[22]. He held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].

Personal Life

James Stephen was married to Jane Catherine Venn[13]. Children include Caroline Stephen[14], a writer[28], 1834–1909[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; Leslie Stephen[15], a journalist[31], 1832–1904[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[34]; James Fitzjames Stephen[16], a judge[35], 1829–1894[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], specialised in law[38]; Herbert Venn Stephen[17], 1822–1846[39]; and Frances Wilberforce Stephen[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 14, 1859[5] and 1832[9]. James Stephen died in Koblenz[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Stephen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was James Stephen born?

James Stephen was born in Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth[2].

Where did James Stephen die?

James Stephen died in Koblenz[4].

Who were James Stephen's parents?

James Stephen's father was James Stephen[11]. James Stephen's mother was Anna Stent[12].

Who was James Stephen married to?

James Stephen's spouses include Jane Catherine Venn[13].

What did James Stephen do for work?

James Stephen worked as civil servant[6] and missionary[7].

Where did James Stephen go to school?

James Stephen was educated at Trinity Hall[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation civil servant, missionary
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Sibling Henry John Stephen, Anne Mary Stephen, George Stephen
    Given name James
    Occupation civil servant, missionary
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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