John Davis
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Summary
John Davis was born on October 1, 1550[1], in Sandridge[2]. He died on December 27, 1605[3], in Bintan Island[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], seafarer[6], and discoverer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (528 views/month, #6,150 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 29, 1605[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: John Davis (English explorer)[12]
- Family name: Davis[13]
- Given name: John[14]
- Manner of death: homicide[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Name in native language: John Davis[23]
- Different from: John Davis[24]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Davis include Davis Strait[25], a strait[26], in Greenland[27].
Why It Matters
John Davis has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He is credited with the discovery of Backstaff[30]. Entities named for him include Davis Strait[25], a strait[26], in Greenland[27].
FAQs
Where was John Davis born?
John Davis was born in Sandridge[2].
Where did John Davis die?
John Davis passed away in Bintan Island[4].
What did John Davis do for work?
John Davis worked as an explorer[5], seafarer[6], and discoverer[7].
What did John Davis discover?
John Davis is credited as discoverer of Backstaff[30].