John Fielding

English magistrate and social reformer 1721-1780
Person human Q707932
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John Fielding

Summary

John Fielding is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1721[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 4, 1780[5]. He worked as a judge[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Fielding's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Fielding died in London[4].
  • John Fielding was born on January 1, 1721[3].
  • John Fielding was born on September 16, 1721[8].
  • John Fielding died on September 4, 1780[5].
  • John Fielding is buried at Chelsea Old Church[9].
  • John Fielding's father was Edmund Fielding[10].
  • John Fielding's mother was Eleanor Blanchfield[11].
  • John Fielding was married to Elizabeth Whittingham[12].
  • John Fielding held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • John Fielding worked as a judge[6].
  • John Fielding received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • John Fielding is recorded as male[15].
  • John Fielding's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Fielding's Commons category is recorded as John Fielding[17].
  • John Fielding's family name is recorded as Fielding[18].
  • John Fielding's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Fielding's medical condition is recorded as blindness[20].
  • John Fielding's depicted by is recorded as Sir John Fielding[21].
  • John Fielding's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • John Fielding's sibling is recorded as Charles Feilding[23].
  • John Fielding's sibling is recorded as James Feilding[24].
  • John Fielding's sibling is recorded as George Feilding[25].
  • John Fielding's sibling is recorded as Capt. William Feilding[26].
  • John Fielding's sibling is recorded as Basil Feilding[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Fielding was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1721[3] and September 16, 1721[8]. His father was Edmund Fielding[10]. His mother was Eleanor Blanchfield[11].

Career and Affiliations

John Fielding worked as a judge[6].

Recognition

John Fielding received the Knight Bachelor[14].

Personal Life

Among John Fielding's spouses was Elizabeth Whittingham[12].

Death and Burial

John Fielding died on September 4, 1780[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Chelsea Old Church[9].

Why It Matters

John Fielding ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Fielding born?

Born in London[2], John Fielding…

Where did John Fielding die?

John Fielding passed away in London[4].

Who were John Fielding's parents?

John Fielding's father was Edmund Fielding[10]. John Fielding's mother was Eleanor Blanchfield[11].

Who was John Fielding married to?

John Fielding's spouses include Elizabeth Whittingham[12].

What did John Fielding do for work?

John Fielding worked as judge[6].

What awards did John Fielding receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . commemorative plaque. Retrieved . openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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