John Cass

Summary

John Cass is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 1666^[2]. He died on January 1, 1718^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4] and slave trader^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• John Cass was born on January 1, 1666^[2].
• John Cass died on January 1, 1718^[3].
• John Cass is buried at St Botolph's Aldgate^[7].
• John Cass's father was Thomas Cass^[8].
• John Cass's professions included politician^[4].
• John Cass worked as a slave trader^[5].
• John Cass held the position of Sheriff of the City of London^[9].
• John Cass held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain^[10].
• John Cass held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain^[11].
• John Cass received the Knight Bachelor^[12].
• John Cass was a member of Worshipful Company of Carpenters^[13].
• John Cass was a member of Worshipful Company of Skinners^[14].
• John Cass was a member of Royal African Company^[15].
• John Cass is recorded as male^[16].
• John Cass's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• John Cass's Commons category is recorded as John Cass^[18].
• John Cass's family name is recorded as Cass^[19].
• John Cass's given name is recorded as John^[20].
• John Cass's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement^[21].
• John Cass's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[22].

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Origins and Family

John Cass was born on January 1, 1666^[2]. His father was Thomas Cass^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4] and slave trader^[5]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London^[9], a position^[23], in United Kingdom^[24]; member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain^[10]; and member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain^[11].

Recognition

John Cass received the Knight Bachelor^[12].

Death and Burial

John Cass died on January 1, 1718^[3]. He is buried at St Botolph's Aldgate^[7].

Why It Matters

John Cass ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[6] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[25]

FAQs

Who were John Cass's parents?

John Cass's father was Thomas Cass^[8].

What did John Cass do for work?

John Cass worked as politician^[4] and slave trader^[5].

What awards did John Cass receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[12].