John Fenn

English antiquarian
Person human Q6232934
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John Fenn

Summary

John Fenn is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1739[3]. He died on January 1, 1794[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Fenn's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • John Fenn was born on January 1, 1739[3].
  • John Fenn died on January 1, 1794[4].
  • Among John Fenn's spouses was Ellenor Fenn[7].
  • John Fenn's professions included writer[5].
  • John Fenn held the position of High Sheriff of Norfolk[8].
  • John Fenn was educated at Gonville and Caius College[9].
  • John Fenn is recorded as male[10].
  • John Fenn's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Fenn's Commons category is recorded as John Fenn (antiquarian)[12].
  • John Fenn's family name is recorded as Fenn[13].
  • John Fenn's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Fenn's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].

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Origins and Family

John Fenn was born in Norwich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1739[3].

Education

John Fenn's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Fenn worked as a writer[5]. He held the position of High Sheriff of Norfolk[8].

Personal Life

John Fenn was married to Ellenor Fenn[7].

Death and Burial

John Fenn died on January 1, 1794[4].

Why It Matters

John Fenn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was John Fenn born?

John Fenn's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Who was John Fenn married to?

John Fenn's spouses include Ellenor Fenn[7].

What did John Fenn do for work?

John Fenn worked as writer[5].

Where did John Fenn go to school?

John Fenn was educated at Gonville and Caius College[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The London Gazette 13283. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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