John Lonsdale

the third Principal of King's College, London (1788-1867)
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John Lonsdale

Summary

John Lonsdale is a human[1]. Born in Newmillerdam[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1788[3]. He passed away in Eccleshall Castle[4]. He died on October 19, 1867[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and presbyter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Lonsdale was born in Newmillerdam[2].
  • John Lonsdale died in Eccleshall Castle[4].
  • John Lonsdale was born on January 17, 1788[3].
  • John Lonsdale was born on 1788[9].
  • John Lonsdale died on October 19, 1867[5].
  • John Lonsdale's father was unknown Lonsdale[10].
  • John Lonsdale was married to Sophia Boland[11].
  • A child of John Lonsdale was John Gylby Lonsdale[12].
  • A child of John Lonsdale was Lucy Maria Lonsdale[13].
  • A child of John Lonsdale was Fanny Catherine Lonsdale[14].
  • A child of John Lonsdale was Sophia Anna Lonsdale[15].
  • John Lonsdale's professions included theologian[6].
  • John Lonsdale worked as a presbyter[7].
  • John Lonsdale held the position of Anglican Bishop of Lichfield[16].
  • John Lonsdale held the position of bishop[17].
  • John Lonsdale was educated at Eton College[18].
  • John Lonsdale was educated at King's College[19].
  • John Lonsdale is recorded as male[20].
  • John Lonsdale's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Lonsdale's Commons category is recorded as John Lonsdale (bishop)[22].
  • John Lonsdale's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Lonsdale's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Newmillerdam[2], John Lonsdale… Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1788[3] and 1788[9]. His father was unknown Lonsdale[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[18], a public school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1440[27] and King's College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1441[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and presbyter[7]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of Lichfield[16], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 0656[34] and bishop[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[35].

Personal Life

Among John Lonsdale's spouses was Sophia Boland[11]. Children include John Gylby Lonsdale[12], 1818–1907[36]; Lucy Maria Lonsdale[13]; Fanny Catherine Lonsdale[14]; and Sophia Anna Lonsdale[15].

Death and Burial

John Lonsdale died on October 19, 1867[5]. He died in Eccleshall Castle[4].

Why It Matters

John Lonsdale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Lonsdale born?

John Lonsdale was born in Newmillerdam[2].

Where did John Lonsdale die?

John Lonsdale died in Eccleshall Castle[4].

Who were John Lonsdale's parents?

John Lonsdale's father was unknown Lonsdale[10].

Who was John Lonsdale married to?

John Lonsdale's spouses include Sophia Boland[11].

What did John Lonsdale do for work?

John Lonsdale worked as theologian[6] and presbyter[7].

Where did John Lonsdale go to school?

John Lonsdale was educated at Eton College[18] and King's College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . 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.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, presbyter
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Newmillerdam
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    Date of death +1867-10-19T00:00:00Z
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