John Boydell

British engraver, publisher, and Lord Mayor of London in 1790 (1719 or 1720-1804)
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John Boydell

Summary

John Boydell is a human[1]. He was born in Dorrington Lane[2]. He was born on January 19, 1719[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 12, 1804[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], politician[7], printmaker[8], patron of the arts[9], and etcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Boydell's place of birth was Dorrington Lane[2].
  • John Boydell passed away in London[4].
  • John Boydell was born on January 19, 1719[3].
  • John Boydell was born on January 19, 1720[12].
  • John Boydell died on December 12, 1804[5].
  • John Boydell is buried at St Olave Old Jewry[13].
  • Burial took place at St Margaret Lothbury[14].
  • Burial took place at City of London Cemetery and Crematorium[15].
  • Among John Boydell's spouses was Elizabeth Lloyd[16].
  • John Boydell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • John Boydell's professions included publisher[6].
  • John Boydell's professions included politician[7].
  • John Boydell's professions included printmaker[8].
  • John Boydell worked as a patron of the arts[9].
  • John Boydell worked as an etcher[10].
  • John Boydell worked as a painter[18].
  • John Boydell held the position of Lord Mayor of London[19].
  • John Boydell held the position of alderman[20].
  • John Boydell held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[21].
  • John Boydell was educated at St. Martin's Lane Academy[22].
  • John Boydell received the gold medal[23].
  • John Boydell was a member of Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers[24].
  • John Boydell was a member of Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce[25].
  • John Boydell is recorded as male[26].
  • John Boydell's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dorrington Lane[2], John Boydell… Recorded date of birth include January 19, 1719[3] and January 19, 1720[12].

Education

John Boydell was educated at St. Martin's Lane Academy[22]. He studied under William Henry Toms[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], politician[7], printmaker[8], patron of the arts[9], etcher[10], and painter[18]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of London[19], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1189[31]; alderman[20], a position[32]; and Sheriff of the City of London[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Recognition

John Boydell received the gold medal[23].

Personal Life

Among John Boydell's spouses was Elizabeth Lloyd[16].

Death and Burial

John Boydell died on December 12, 1804[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Recorded place of burial include St Olave Old Jewry[13], St Margaret Lothbury[14], and City of London Cemetery and Crematorium[15].

Why It Matters

John Boydell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was John Boydell born?

John Boydell was born in Dorrington Lane[2].

Where did John Boydell die?

John Boydell died in London[4].

Who was John Boydell married to?

John Boydell's spouses include Elizabeth Lloyd[16].

What did John Boydell do for work?

John Boydell worked as publisher[6], politician[7], printmaker[8], patron of the arts[9], and etcher[10].

Where did John Boydell go to school?

John Boydell was educated at St. Martin's Lane Academy[22].

What awards did John Boydell receive?

Honors received include gold medal[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . 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. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation publisher, politician, printmaker +6
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Dorrington Lane, Hawarden, London +2
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    Place of death London
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