John Forster
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Summary
John Forster was born on April 2, 1812[1], in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He died on February 2, 1876[3], in London[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], writer[6], biographer[7], journalist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1812[11]
- Date of death: 1876[12]
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Field of work: biography[15], literary criticism[16]
- Educated at: University College London[17], Jesus College[18], Royal Grammar School[19]
- Notable work: Life of Charles Dickens[20]
- Member of: Inner Temple[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: John Forster (biographer)[23]
- Family name: Forster[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Work location: London[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], New International Encyclopedia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Writing language: English[35]
Why It Matters
John Forster has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Daily News[38], a newspaper[39], founded in 1846[40], written by Charles Dickens[41].
FAQs
Where was John Forster born?
John Forster was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
Where did John Forster die?
John Forster passed away in London[4].
What did John Forster do for work?
John Forster worked as a literary critic[5], writer[6], biographer[7], journalist[8], and historian[9].
Where did John Forster go to school?
John Forster was educated at University College London[17], Jesus College[18], and Royal Grammar School[19].