John Britton

English antiquarian author (1771-1857)
Person human Q15462617
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John Britton

Summary

John Britton is a human[1]. Born in Kington St Michael[2], he… he was born on July 7, 1771[3]. He died in St Pancras[4]. He died on January 2, 1857[5]. He worked as a topographer[6], art historian[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kington St Michael[2], John Britton…
  • John Britton died in St Pancras[4].
  • John Britton passed away in London[12].
  • John Britton was born on July 7, 1771[3].
  • John Britton died on January 2, 1857[5].
  • John Britton died on January 1, 1857[13].
  • John Britton is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[14].
  • John Britton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Britton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • John Britton's professions included topographer[6].
  • John Britton worked as an art historian[7].
  • John Britton worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • John Britton worked as a printmaker[9].
  • John Britton worked as a writer[10].
  • John Britton's professions included antiquarian[17].
  • John Britton's field of work was English-language literature[18].
  • John Britton received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].
  • John Britton was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[20].
  • John Britton is recorded as male[21].
  • John Britton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Britton's Commons category is recorded as John Britton, 1771-1857[23].
  • John Britton's family name is recorded as Britton[24].
  • John Britton's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Britton's depicted by is recorded as John Britton[26].
  • John Britton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

John Britton's place of birth was Kington St Michael[2]. He was born on July 7, 1771[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include topographer[6], art historian[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], writer[10], and antiquarian[17]. John Britton's field of work was English-language literature[18].

Recognition

John Britton received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 2, 1857[5] and January 1, 1857[13]. Recorded place of death include St Pancras[4], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[12], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. John Britton is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

John Britton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was John Britton born?

John Britton's place of birth was Kington St Michael[2].

Where did John Britton die?

John Britton died in St Pancras[4].

What did John Britton do for work?

John Britton worked as topographer[6], art historian[7], draftsperson[8], printmaker[9], and writer[10].

What awards did John Britton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation topographer, art historian, draftsperson +3
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death St Pancras, London
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Aliases
    Occupation
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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