John Plumbe

Wales-born American photographer (1809–1857)
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John Plumbe was born on July 13, 1809, in Castle Caereinion[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] and died on May 28, 1857, in Dubuque[1][3][4][5][6][8][9]. He was a citizen of the United States[4][5][9][10] and worked as a photographer, daguerreotypist, gallerist, entrepreneur, publisher, and inventor[4][5][9][12][7]. His notable works include a daguerreotype titled *The United States Capitol; John Plumbe Jr. (American, born United Kingdom, 1809 - 1857); 1846; Daguerreotype; 8.9 × 11.9 cm (3 1/2 × 4 11/16 in.); 96.XT.62*[4][5]. He is buried at Linwood Cemetery[2].

John Plumbe

Summary

John Plumbe is a human[1]. Born in Castle Caereinion[2], he… he was born on July 13, 1809[3]. He passed away in Dubuque[4]. He died on May 28, 1857[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], daguerreotypist[7], gallerist[8], entrepreneur[9], and publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Plumbe was born in Castle Caereinion[2].
  • John Plumbe died in Dubuque[4].
  • John Plumbe was born on July 13, 1809[3].
  • John Plumbe died on May 28, 1857[5].
  • John Plumbe is buried at Linwood Cemetery[12].
  • John Plumbe held citizenship in United States[13].
  • John Plumbe worked as a photographer[6].
  • John Plumbe worked as a daguerreotypist[7].
  • John Plumbe worked as a gallerist[8].
  • John Plumbe's professions included entrepreneur[9].
  • John Plumbe worked as a publisher[10].
  • John Plumbe worked as an inventor[14].
  • A notable work attributed to John Plumbe is The United States Capitol; John Plumbe Jr. (American, born United Kingdom, 1809 - 1857); 1846; Daguerreotype; 8.9 × 11.9 cm (3 1/2 × 4 11/16 in.); 96.XT.62[15].
  • John Plumbe is recorded as male[16].
  • John Plumbe's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Plumbe's Commons category is recorded as John Plumbe[18].
  • John Plumbe's residence is recorded as Wales[19].
  • John Plumbe's residence is recorded as Philipsburg[20].
  • John Plumbe's residence is recorded as Dubuque[21].
  • John Plumbe's residence is recorded as California[22].
  • John Plumbe's residence is recorded as Sacramento[23].
  • John Plumbe's residence is recorded as Dubuque[24].
  • John Plumbe's family name is recorded as Plumbe[25].
  • John Plumbe's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Plumbe's work location is recorded as Philipsburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Castle Caereinion[2], John Plumbe… he was born on July 13, 1809[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], daguerreotypist[7], gallerist[8], entrepreneur[9], publisher[10], and inventor[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Plumbe is The United States Capitol; John Plumbe Jr. (American, born United Kingdom, 1809 - 1857); 1846; Daguerreotype; 8.9 × 11.9 cm (3 1/2 × 4 11/16 in.); 96.XT.62[15].

Death and Burial

John Plumbe died on May 28, 1857[5]. He died in Dubuque[4]. Burial took place at Linwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Plumbe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Plumbe born?

Born in Castle Caereinion[2], John Plumbe…

Where did John Plumbe die?

John Plumbe passed away in Dubuque[4].

What did John Plumbe do for work?

John Plumbe worked as photographer[6], daguerreotypist[7], gallerist[8], entrepreneur[9], and publisher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . oxfordindex.oup.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Google Books. Retrieved . uipress.lib.uiowa.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Google Books. Retrieved . uipress.lib.uiowa.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Google Books. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Google Books. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Google Books. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Google Books. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . artnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . artnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Google Books. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Instance of human
    Place of death Dubuque
    Place of burial Linwood Cemetery
    Notable work The United States Capitol; John Plumbe Jr. (American, born United Kingdom, 1809 - 1857); 1846; Daguerreotype; 8.9 × 11.9 cm (3 1/2 × 4 11/16 in.); 96.XT.62
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