John Adams Whipple

American photographer (1822–1891)
Person human Q1351738
John Adams Whipple
Francis D'Avignon (1813-1861) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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John Adams Whipple

Summary

John Adams Whipple is a human[1]. Born in Grafton[2], he… he was born on September 10, 1822[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on April 10, 1891[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], astronomer[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Adams Whipple was born in Grafton[2].
  • John Adams Whipple passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • John Adams Whipple was born on September 10, 1822[3].
  • John Adams Whipple died on April 10, 1891[5].
  • John Adams Whipple held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Adams Whipple worked as a photographer[6].
  • John Adams Whipple worked as an astronomer[7].
  • John Adams Whipple worked as an inventor[8].
  • John Adams Whipple is recorded as male[11].
  • John Adams Whipple's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Adams Whipple's Commons category is recorded as John A. Whipple[13].
  • John Adams Whipple's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Adams Whipple's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • John Adams Whipple's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Adams Whipple[16].
  • John Adams Whipple's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files[17].
  • John Adams Whipple's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[18].
  • John Adams Whipple's has works in the collection is recorded as The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[19].
  • John Adams Whipple's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[20].
  • John Adams Whipple's has works in the collection is recorded as Metropolitan Museum of Art[21].
  • John Adams Whipple's has works in the collection is recorded as Smithsonian American Art Museum[22].
  • John Adams Whipple's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[23].
  • John Adams Whipple's has works in the collection is recorded as Photography Collection[24].
  • John Adams Whipple's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].
  • John Adams Whipple's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Adams Whipple was born in Grafton[2]. He was born on September 10, 1822[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], astronomer[7], and inventor[8].

Death and Burial

John Adams Whipple died on April 10, 1891[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

John Adams Whipple ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Adams Whipple born?

John Adams Whipple's place of birth was Grafton[2].

Where did John Adams Whipple die?

John Adams Whipple passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did John Adams Whipple do for work?

John Adams Whipple worked as photographer[6], astronomer[7], and inventor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . moma.org. Retrieved . moma.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Metropolitan Museum of Art. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Smithsonian American Art Museum person/institution ID. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . library.si.edu. library.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Grafton
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files, WikiProject New York Public Library
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