John Foxe
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Summary
John Foxe was born on January 1, 1516[1], in Boston[2]. He died on April 18, 1587[3], in London[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], hagiographer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (966 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1516[11]
- Date of death: 1587[12]
- Place of burial: St Giles-without-Cripplegate[13]
- Child: Samuel Foxe[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[15]
- Occupation: Anglican theologian[16]
- Employer: Magdalen College[17]
- Educated at: Brasenose College[18], Magdalen College[19], Magdalen College School[20]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: John Foxe[23]
- Family name: Foxe[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Depicted by: John Foxe[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Commons Creator page: John Foxe[32]
Why It Matters
John Foxe has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Actes and Monuments[35], a written work[36].
FAQs
Where was John Foxe born?
John Foxe's place of birth was Boston[2].
Where did John Foxe die?
John Foxe died in London[4].
What did John Foxe do for work?
John Foxe worked as a theologian[5], hagiographer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].
Where did John Foxe go to school?
John Foxe was educated at Brasenose College[18], Magdalen College[19], and Magdalen College School[20].