John Clarke

American politician (1609–1676)
Person human Q4222969
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John Clarke

Summary

John Clarke is a human[1]. He was born in Westhorpe[2]. He was born on October 3, 1609[3]. He died in Newport[4]. He died on April 20, 1676[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], physician[7], and Christian minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Clarke's place of birth was Westhorpe[2].
  • John Clarke passed away in Newport[4].
  • John Clarke was born on October 3, 1609[3].
  • John Clarke was born on 1609[10].
  • John Clarke died on April 20, 1676[5].
  • John Clarke died on 1676[11].
  • Burial took place at Newport[12].
  • John Clarke held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • John Clarke worked as a theologian[6].
  • John Clarke's professions included physician[7].
  • John Clarke's professions included Christian minister[8].
  • John Clarke held the position of Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island[14].
  • John Clarke held the position of Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island[15].
  • John Clarke's religion is recorded as Baptists[16].
  • John Clarke is recorded as male[17].
  • John Clarke's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Clarke's Commons category is recorded as John Clarke (Baptist minister)[19].
  • John Clarke's residence is recorded as Colony of Rhode Island and Plantations[20].
  • John Clarke's residence is recorded as Suffolk[21].
  • John Clarke's family name is recorded as Clarke[22].
  • John Clarke's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Clarke's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of a Clergyman[24].
  • John Clarke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • John Clarke's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • John Clarke's described by source is recorded as Annals of the American Pulpit[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Clarke's place of birth was Westhorpe[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1609[3] and 1609[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], physician[7], and Christian minister[8]. Positions held include Deputy Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island[14].

Personal Life

John Clarke's religion is recorded as Baptists[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 20, 1676[5] and 1676[11]. John Clarke passed away in Newport[4]. He is buried at Newport[12].

Why It Matters

John Clarke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Clarke born?

John Clarke's place of birth was Westhorpe[2].

Where did John Clarke die?

John Clarke passed away in Newport[4].

What did John Clarke do for work?

John Clarke worked as theologian[6], physician[7], and Christian minister[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Depicted by Portrait of a Clergyman
    Family name Clarke
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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