John Austin

legal philosopher; (1790-1859)
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John Austin
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John Austin

Summary

John Austin is a human[1]. Born in Creeting St Mary[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1790[3]. He died in Weybridge[4]. He died on December 1, 1859[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], philosopher[7], lawyer[8], and philosopher of law[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Austin's place of birth was Creeting St Mary[2].
  • John Austin passed away in Weybridge[4].
  • John Austin was born on March 3, 1790[3].
  • John Austin died on December 1, 1859[5].
  • John Austin's father was Jonathan Austin[11].
  • John Austin's mother was Ann Redhouse[12].
  • Among John Austin's spouses was Sarah Austin[13].
  • A child of John Austin was Lucie, Lady Duff-Gordon[14].
  • John Austin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Austin's professions included jurist[6].
  • John Austin's professions included philosopher[7].
  • John Austin's professions included lawyer[8].
  • John Austin's professions included philosopher of law[9].
  • John Austin's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • John Austin was employed by University College London[17].
  • John Austin is recorded as male[18].
  • John Austin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Austin's Commons category is recorded as John Austin (legal philosopher)[20].
  • John Austin's family name is recorded as Austin[21].
  • John Austin's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Austin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • John Austin's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • John Austin's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25].
  • John Austin's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • John Austin's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Austin's place of birth was Creeting St Mary[2]. He was born on March 3, 1790[3]. His father was Jonathan Austin[11]. His mother was Ann Redhouse[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], philosopher[7], lawyer[8], and philosopher of law[9]. John Austin's field of work was philosophy[16]. He was employed by University College London[17].

Personal Life

Among John Austin's spouses was Sarah Austin[13]. A child of him was Lucie, Lady Duff-Gordon[14].

Death and Burial

John Austin died on December 1, 1859[5]. He passed away in Weybridge[4].

Why It Matters

John Austin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Austin born?

John Austin's place of birth was Creeting St Mary[2].

Where did John Austin die?

John Austin died in Weybridge[4].

Who were John Austin's parents?

John Austin's father was Jonathan Austin[11]. John Austin's mother was Ann Redhouse[12].

Who was John Austin married to?

John Austin's spouses include Sarah Austin[13].

What did John Austin do for work?

John Austin worked as jurist[6], philosopher[7], lawyer[8], and philosopher of law[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Sarah Austin
    Place of birth Creeting St Mary
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