John Ball

Amateur golfer (1861–1940)
Person human Q2339134
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John Ball

Summary

John Ball is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hoylake[2]. He was born on December 24, 1861[3]. He passed away in Holywell[4]. He died on December 2, 1940[5]. He worked as a golfer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • John Ball's place of birth was Hoylake[2].
  • John Ball died in Holywell[4].
  • John Ball was born on December 24, 1861[3].
  • John Ball died on December 2, 1940[5].
  • John Ball held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • John Ball held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Ball worked as a golfer[6].
  • John Ball received the World Golf Hall of Fame[10].
  • John Ball is recorded as male[11].
  • John Ball's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Ball's Commons category is recorded as John Ball (golfer)[13].
  • John Ball's sport is recorded as golf[14].
  • John Ball's family name is recorded as Ball[15].
  • John Ball's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Ball's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hoylake[2], John Ball… he was born on December 24, 1861[3].

Career and Affiliations

John Ball worked as a golfer[6].

Recognition

John Ball received the World Golf Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

John Ball died on December 2, 1940[5]. He died in Holywell[4].

Why It Matters

John Ball has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was John Ball born?

John Ball was born in Hoylake[2].

Where did John Ball die?

John Ball died in Holywell[4].

What did John Ball do for work?

John Ball worked as golfer[6].

What awards did John Ball receive?

Honors received include World Golf Hall of Fame[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Gunnar Larsson · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport golf
    Place of birth Hoylake
    Occupation
    Award received World Golf Hall of Fame
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