John Clayton

English antiquarian and Newcastle upon Tyne town clerk (1792-1890)
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John Clayton

Summary

John Clayton is a human[1]. He was born on June 10, 1792[2]. He died on July 14, 1890[3]. He worked as an official[4], antiquarian[5], large estate owner[6], jurist[7], and historian of classical antiquity[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Clayton was born on June 10, 1792[2].
  • John Clayton died on July 14, 1890[3].
  • John Clayton's father was Nathaniel Clayton[10].
  • John Clayton's mother was Dorothy Atkinson[11].
  • John Clayton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Clayton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • John Clayton worked as an official[4].
  • John Clayton's professions included antiquarian[5].
  • John Clayton's professions included large estate owner[6].
  • John Clayton worked as a jurist[7].
  • John Clayton's professions included historian of classical antiquity[8].
  • John Clayton's professions included archaeologist[14].
  • John Clayton's education included a stint at Uppingham School[15].
  • John Clayton is recorded as male[16].
  • John Clayton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Clayton's Commons category is recorded as John Clayton (town clerk)[18].
  • John Clayton's family name is recorded as Clayton[19].
  • John Clayton's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Clayton's partner in business or sport is recorded as F. Mossman[21].
  • John Clayton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Clayton's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Clayton (town clerk)[23].
  • John Clayton's sibling is recorded as Richard Clayton[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Clayton was born on June 10, 1792[2]. His father was Nathaniel Clayton[10]. His mother was Dorothy Atkinson[11].

Education

John Clayton's education included a stint at Uppingham School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include official[4], antiquarian[5], large estate owner[6], jurist[7], historian of classical antiquity[8], and archaeologist[14].

Death and Burial

John Clayton died on July 14, 1890[3].

Why It Matters

John Clayton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Who were John Clayton's parents?

John Clayton's father was Nathaniel Clayton[10]. John Clayton's mother was Dorothy Atkinson[11].

What did John Clayton do for work?

John Clayton worked as official[4], antiquarian[5], large estate owner[6], jurist[7], and historian of classical antiquity[8].

Where did John Clayton go to school?

John Clayton was educated at Uppingham School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . ucl.ac.uk. ucl.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . 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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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