James Thomas Fields

American writer and publisher (1817–1881)
Person human Q4483821
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James Thomas Fields

Summary

James Thomas Fields is a human[1]. He was born in Portsmouth[2]. He was born on December 31, 1817[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on April 24, 1881[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], journalist[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Thomas Fields's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
  • James Thomas Fields died in Boston[4].
  • James Thomas Fields was born on December 31, 1817[3].
  • James Thomas Fields was born on 1817[11].
  • James Thomas Fields died on April 24, 1881[5].
  • James Thomas Fields died on 1881[12].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].
  • Among James Thomas Fields's spouses was Annie Adams Fields[14].
  • James Thomas Fields held citizenship in United States[15].
  • James Thomas Fields worked as a publisher[6].
  • James Thomas Fields worked as a journalist[7].
  • James Thomas Fields worked as a poet[8].
  • James Thomas Fields worked as a writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to James Thomas Fields is The Captain’s Daughter[16].
  • James Thomas Fields is recorded as male[17].
  • James Thomas Fields's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Thomas Fields's Commons category is recorded as James Thomas Fields[19].
  • James Thomas Fields's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[20].
  • James Thomas Fields's family name is recorded as Q16869936[21].
  • James Thomas Fields's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James Thomas Fields's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • James Thomas Fields's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • James Thomas Fields's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • James Thomas Fields's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • James Thomas Fields's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Portsmouth[2], James Thomas Fields… Recorded date of birth include December 31, 1817[3] and 1817[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], journalist[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Thomas Fields is The Captain’s Daughter[16].

Personal Life

Among James Thomas Fields's spouses was Annie Adams Fields[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 24, 1881[5] and 1881[12]. James Thomas Fields passed away in Boston[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

James Thomas Fields ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was James Thomas Fields born?

James Thomas Fields's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].

Where did James Thomas Fields die?

James Thomas Fields died in Boston[4].

Who was James Thomas Fields married to?

James Thomas Fields's spouses include Annie Adams Fields[14].

What did James Thomas Fields do for work?

James Thomas Fields worked as publisher[6], journalist[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject New York Public Library
    Given name James, Thomas
    Writing language English
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