James Ussher

Archbishop of Armagh (1581-1656)
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James Ussher
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James Ussher

Summary

James Ussher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on January 4, 1581[3]. He died in Reigate[4]. He died on March 21, 1656[5]. He worked as a historian[6], theologian[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and archbishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (528 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], James Ussher…
  • James Ussher died in Reigate[4].
  • James Ussher was born on January 4, 1581[3].
  • James Ussher died on March 21, 1656[5].
  • James Ussher is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • James Ussher's father was Arland Ussher[13].
  • James Ussher's mother was Margaret Stanihurst[14].
  • Among James Ussher's spouses was Phoebe Challoner[15].
  • A child of James Ussher was Elizabeth Tyrrell[16].
  • James Ussher held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[17].
  • James Ussher is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[18].
  • James Ussher worked as a historian[6].
  • James Ussher's professions included theologian[7].
  • James Ussher's professions included philosopher[8].
  • James Ussher's professions included writer[9].
  • James Ussher's professions included archbishop[10].
  • James Ussher's professions included Anglican priest[19].
  • James Ussher held the position of Anglican Bishop of Carlisle[20].
  • James Ussher held the position of Anglican Archbishop of Armagh[21].
  • James Ussher held the position of archbishop[22].
  • James Ussher was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[23].
  • A notable work attributed to James Ussher is Ussher chronology[24].
  • James Ussher's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • James Ussher is recorded as male[26].
  • James Ussher's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], James Ussher… he was born on January 4, 1581[3]. His father was Arland Ussher[13]. His mother was Margaret Stanihurst[14]. He is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[18].

Education

James Ussher's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], theologian[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], archbishop[10], and Anglican priest[19]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of Carlisle[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1133[30]; Anglican Archbishop of Armagh[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1521[33]; and archbishop[22], an episcopal title[34].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Ussher is Ussher chronology[24].

Personal Life

Among James Ussher's spouses was Phoebe Challoner[15]. A child of him was Elizabeth Tyrrell[16]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

James Ussher died on March 21, 1656[5]. He died in Reigate[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

James Ussher ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (528 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Ussher chronology[37], a chronology[38].

FAQs

Where was James Ussher born?

James Ussher was born in Dublin[2].

Where did James Ussher die?

James Ussher died in Reigate[4].

Who were James Ussher's parents?

James Ussher's father was Arland Ussher[13]. James Ussher's mother was Margaret Stanihurst[14].

Who was James Ussher married to?

James Ussher's spouses include Phoebe Challoner[15].

What did James Ussher do for work?

James Ussher worked as historian[6], theologian[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and archbishop[10].

Where did James Ussher go to school?

James Ussher was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[23].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation historian, theologian, philosopher +3
    Notable work
    Position held Anglican Bishop of Carlisle, Anglican Archbishop of Armagh, archbishop
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