John Broadwood

Scottish founder of the piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons; (1732-1812)
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John Broadwood

Summary

John Broadwood is a human[1]. He was born in Berwickshire[2]. He was born on October 6, 1732[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 17, 1812[5]. He worked as a musical instrument maker[6], piano maker[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berwickshire[2], John Broadwood…
  • John Broadwood died in London[4].
  • John Broadwood was born on October 6, 1732[3].
  • John Broadwood died on July 17, 1812[5].
  • John Broadwood died on July 1812[10].
  • John Broadwood is buried at Whitefield's Tabernacle, Moorfields[11].
  • John Broadwood's father was James Broadwood[12].
  • John Broadwood's mother was Margaret Purves[13].
  • A child of John Broadwood was James Shudi Broadwood[14].
  • John Broadwood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Broadwood held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • John Broadwood's professions included musical instrument maker[6].
  • John Broadwood's professions included piano maker[7].
  • John Broadwood worked as a businessperson[8].
  • John Broadwood is recorded as male[17].
  • John Broadwood's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Broadwood's Commons category is recorded as John Broadwood[19].
  • John Broadwood's family name is recorded as Broadwood[20].
  • John Broadwood's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Broadwood's instrument is recorded as harpsichord[22].
  • John Broadwood's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • John Broadwood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Broadwood's place of birth was Berwickshire[2]. He was born on October 6, 1732[3]. His father was James Broadwood[12]. His mother was Margaret Purves[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musical instrument maker[6], piano maker[7], and businessperson[8].

Personal Life

A child of John Broadwood was James Shudi Broadwood[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 17, 1812[5] and July 1812[10]. John Broadwood died in London[4]. Burial took place at Whitefield's Tabernacle, Moorfields[11].

Why It Matters

John Broadwood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Broadwood born?

John Broadwood's place of birth was Berwickshire[2].

Where did John Broadwood die?

John Broadwood died in London[4].

Who were John Broadwood's parents?

John Broadwood's father was James Broadwood[12]. John Broadwood's mother was Margaret Purves[13].

What did John Broadwood do for work?

John Broadwood worked as musical instrument maker[6], piano maker[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation musical instrument maker, piano maker, businessperson
    Citizenship
    Child James Shudi Broadwood
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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