John Mason

Governor of Newfoundland, born 1586
Person human Q6247061
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John Mason

Summary

John Mason is a human[1]. His place of birth was King's Lynn[2]. He was born on January 1, 1586[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1635[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and explorer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Mason's place of birth was King's Lynn[2].
  • John Mason died in London[4].
  • John Mason was born on January 1, 1586[3].
  • John Mason died on January 1, 1635[5].
  • John Mason held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • John Mason's professions included politician[6].
  • John Mason worked as an explorer[7].
  • John Mason held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador[10].
  • John Mason was educated at Peterhouse[11].
  • John Mason is recorded as male[12].
  • John Mason's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Mason's family name is recorded as Mason[14].
  • John Mason's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Mason's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • John Mason's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica[17].
  • John Mason's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • John Mason's different from is recorded as Basil John Mason[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John Mason was born in King's Lynn[2]. He was born on January 1, 1586[3].

Education

John Mason's education included a stint at Peterhouse[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and explorer[7]. John Mason held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador[10].

Death and Burial

John Mason died on January 1, 1635[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Mason ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

FAQs

Where was John Mason born?

John Mason's place of birth was King's Lynn[2].

Where did John Mason die?

John Mason died in London[4].

What did John Mason do for work?

John Mason worked as politician[6] and explorer[7].

Where did John Mason go to school?

John Mason was educated at Peterhouse[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth King's Lynn
    Instance of human
    Occupation
    Educated at Peterhouse
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