John Kesson

librarian at the British Museum
Person human Q61654883
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John Kesson

Summary

John Kesson is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on +1811-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1876-00-00T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a librarian[5] and translator[6].

Key Facts

  • John Kesson's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • John Kesson was born on +1811-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Kesson died on +1876-00-00T00:00:00Z[4].
  • John Kesson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • John Kesson's professions included librarian[5].
  • John Kesson's professions included translator[6].
  • John Kesson was employed by British Museum[8].
  • Among John Kesson's employers was Victoria and Albert Museum[9].
  • John Kesson is recorded as male[10].
  • John Kesson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Kesson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 35922990[12].
  • John Kesson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85818373[13].
  • John Kesson's family name is recorded as Kesson[14].
  • John Kesson's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Kesson's Curran Index contributor ID is recorded as 1769[16].
  • John Kesson's WorldCat Entities ID is recorded as E39PBJg8JyJ3ry67kbHbh3pByd[17].
  • John Kesson's Yale LUX ID is recorded as person/d45633a2-8f59-4d32-a3e8-6ac9130a7c3c[18].

Body

Origins and Family

John Kesson was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on +1811-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[5] and translator[6]. Employers include British Museum[8], a national museum[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1753[21] and Victoria and Albert Museum[9], a design museum[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1852[24].

Death and Burial

John Kesson died on +1876-00-00T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was John Kesson born?

Born in Aberdeen[2], John Kesson…

What did John Kesson do for work?

John Kesson worked as librarian[5] and translator[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Modern English Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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