John André

British Army officer during the American Revolutionary War
Person human Q605719
John André
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John André

Summary

John André is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 2, 1750[3]. He passed away in Tappan[4]. He died on October 2, 1780[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and etcher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,193 views/month, #6,037 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John André's place of birth was London[2].
  • John André passed away in Tappan[4].
  • John André was born on May 2, 1750[3].
  • John André was born on January 1, 1751[11].
  • John André died on October 2, 1780[5].
  • John André is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • John André's father was Anthony André[13].
  • John André's mother was Marie Louise Girardot[14].
  • John André held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • John André worked as a military personnel[6].
  • John André worked as a painter[7].
  • John André's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • John André's professions included etcher[9].
  • John André is recorded as male[16].
  • John André's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John André's family is recorded as André family[18].
  • John André's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • John André's Commons category is recorded as John André[20].
  • John André's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[21].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[22].
  • John André was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[23].
  • John André's family name is recorded as André[24].
  • John André's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John André's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of Great Britain[26].
  • John André's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John André… Recorded date of birth include May 2, 1750[3] and January 1, 1751[11]. His father was Anthony André[13]. His mother was Marie Louise Girardot[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and etcher[9].

Death and Burial

John André died on October 2, 1780[5]. He passed away in Tappan[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[22]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

John André ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,193 views/month, #6,037 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John André born?

John André's place of birth was London[2].

Where did John André die?

John André passed away in Tappan[4].

Who were John André's parents?

John André's father was Anthony André[13]. John André's mother was Marie Louise Girardot[14].

What did John André do for work?

John André worked as military personnel[6], painter[7], draftsperson[8], and etcher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . westminster-abbey.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major
    Convicted of espionage
    Described by source Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Sytin Military Encyclopedia +6
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