John Frere

British anthroplogist, archaeologist and politician (1740–1807)
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John Frere

Summary

John Frere is a human[1]. He was born on +1740-08-10T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1807-07-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an anthropologist[4], archaeologist[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Frere was born on +1740-08-10T00:00:00Z[2].
  • John Frere died on +1807-07-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Bartholomew, Finningham[8].
  • John Frere's father was Sheppard Frere[9].
  • John Frere's mother was Susanna Hatley[10].
  • Among John Frere's spouses was Jane Hookham[11].
  • A child of John Frere was William Frere[12].
  • A child of John Frere was John Hookham Frere[13].
  • A child of John Frere was Edward Frere[14].
  • A child of John Frere was Jane Frere[15].
  • A child of John Frere was George Frere[16].
  • A child of John Frere was Bartholomew Frere[17].
  • John Frere held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Frere held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • John Frere worked as an anthropologist[4].
  • John Frere's professions included archaeologist[5].
  • John Frere's professions included politician[6].
  • John Frere held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Frere held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • John Frere held the position of High Sheriff of Suffolk[22].
  • John Frere was educated at Gonville and Caius College[23].
  • John Frere received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • John Frere received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25].
  • John Frere was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • John Frere was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Frere was born on +1740-08-10T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Sheppard Frere[9]. His mother was Susanna Hatley[10].

Education

John Frere's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[4], archaeologist[5], and politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; and High Sheriff of Suffolk[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25].

Personal Life

Among John Frere's spouses was Jane Hookham[11]. Children include William Frere[12], a lawyer[35], 1775–1836[36], of Kingdom of Great Britain[37]; John Hookham Frere[13], a diplomat[38], 1769–1846[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; Edward Frere[14], an ironmaster[41], 1770–1844[42]; Jane Frere[15], 1773–1829[43]; George Frere[16], 1774–1854[44]; and Bartholomew Frere[17], a diplomat[45], 1776–1851[46].

Death and Burial

John Frere died on +1807-07-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He is buried at Church of St Bartholomew, Finningham[8].

Why It Matters

John Frere ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Who were John Frere's parents?

John Frere's father was Sheppard Frere[9]. John Frere's mother was Susanna Hatley[10].

Who was John Frere married to?

John Frere's spouses include Jane Hookham[11].

What did John Frere do for work?

John Frere worked as anthropologist[4], archaeologist[5], and politician[6].

Where did John Frere go to school?

John Frere was educated at Gonville and Caius College[23].

What awards did John Frere receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25].

References

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  8. [22] . The London Gazette 11637. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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