John Gill

English Baptist pastor, biblical scholar and theologian (1697-1771)
Person human Q2428196
John Gill
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John Gill

Summary

John Gill is a human[1]. Born in Kettering[2], he… he was born on November 23, 1697[3]. He died on October 14, 1771[4]. He worked as a preacher[5] and theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Gill's place of birth was Kettering[2].
  • John Gill was born on November 23, 1697[3].
  • John Gill died on October 14, 1771[4].
  • John Gill is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[8].
  • John Gill held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • John Gill's professions included preacher[5].
  • John Gill's professions included theologian[6].
  • John Gill's education included a stint at Kettering Grammar School[10].
  • John Gill's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[11].
  • John Gill is recorded as male[12].
  • John Gill's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Gill's Commons category is recorded as John Gill (theologian)[14].
  • John Gill's family name is recorded as Gill[15].
  • John Gill's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Gill's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • John Gill's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18].
  • John Gill's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • John Gill's different from is recorded as John Gill[20].

Body

Origins and Family

John Gill's place of birth was Kettering[2]. He was born on November 23, 1697[3].

Education

John Gill's education included a stint at Kettering Grammar School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include preacher[5] and theologian[6].

Personal Life

John Gill's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[11].

Death and Burial

John Gill died on October 14, 1771[4]. He is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[8].

Why It Matters

John Gill ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

FAQs

Where was John Gill born?

John Gill was born in Kettering[2].

What did John Gill do for work?

John Gill worked as preacher[5] and theologian[6].

Where did John Gill go to school?

John Gill was educated at Kettering Grammar School[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Kettering Grammar School
    Place of birth Kettering
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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