John James

British architect (c. 1673–1746)
Person human Q6241488
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John James

Summary

John James is a human[1]. Born in Basingstoke[2], he… he was born on 1673[3]. He passed away in Greenwich[4]. He died on May 15, 1746[5]. He worked as an architect[6].

Key Facts

  • John James's place of birth was Basingstoke[2].
  • John James passed away in Greenwich[4].
  • John James was born on 1673[3].
  • John James died on May 15, 1746[5].
  • John James held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • John James's professions included architect[6].
  • John James's education included a stint at Queen Mary's School for Boys, Basingstoke[8].
  • A notable work attributed to John James is St George's, Hanover Square[9].
  • A notable work attributed to John James is St Luke Old Street[10].
  • John James is recorded as male[11].
  • John James's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John James is associated with the English Baroque movement[13].
  • John James's Commons category is recorded as John James (architect)[14].
  • John James's family name is recorded as James[15].
  • John James's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John James's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • John James's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[18].
  • John James's different from is recorded as James Elphinstone, 5th Lord Balmerinoch, 4th Lord Coupar[19].
  • John James's sibling is recorded as Thomas James[20].
  • John James's sibling is recorded as George James[21].
  • John James's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[22].
  • John James's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John James was born in Basingstoke[2]. He was born on 1673[3].

Education

John James was educated at Queen Mary's School for Boys, Basingstoke[8].

Career and Affiliations

John James's professions included architect[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include St George's, Hanover Square[9], a church building[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1720[26] and St Luke Old Street[10], a concert hall[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1727[29].

Death and Burial

John James died on May 15, 1746[5]. He passed away in Greenwich[4].

FAQs

Where was John James born?

John James's place of birth was Basingstoke[2].

Where did John James die?

John James passed away in Greenwich[4].

What did John James do for work?

John James worked as architect[6].

Where did John James go to school?

John James was educated at Queen Mary's School for Boys, Basingstoke[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . archINFORM. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . James, John. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . James, John. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Movement English Baroque
    Place of birth Basingstoke
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