John Potter

Archbishop of Canterbury
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John Potter

Summary

John Potter is a human[1]. He was born in Wakefield[2]. He was born on January 1, 1674[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Lambeth[4]. He died on October 10, 1747[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and Anglican priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Potter was born in Wakefield[2].
  • John Potter died in London Borough of Lambeth[4].
  • John Potter was born on January 1, 1674[3].
  • John Potter died on October 10, 1747[5].
  • John Potter is buried at Croydon Minster[9].
  • John Potter was married to Elizabeth Venner[10].
  • A child of John Potter was Thomas Potter[11].
  • A child of John Potter was Edith Potter[12].
  • A child of John Potter was Mary Potter[13].
  • John Potter held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • John Potter is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[15].
  • John Potter worked as a historian[6].
  • John Potter's professions included Anglican priest[7].
  • John Potter held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury[16].
  • John Potter held the position of Bishop of Oxford[17].
  • John Potter held the position of bishop[18].
  • John Potter was employed by University of Oxford[19].
  • John Potter was educated at University College, Oxford[20].
  • John Potter's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School[21].
  • John Potter's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].
  • John Potter is recorded as male[23].
  • John Potter's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Potter's Commons category is recorded as John Potter (bishop)[25].
  • John Potter's diocese is recorded as Diocese of Canterbury[26].
  • John Potter's family name is recorded as Potter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wakefield[2], John Potter… he was born on January 1, 1674[3]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1249[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School[21], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1591[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and Anglican priest[7]. John Potter was employed by University of Oxford[19]. Positions held include Archbishop of Canterbury[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1558[37]; Bishop of Oxford[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1542[40]; and bishop[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[41].

Personal Life

Among John Potter's spouses was Elizabeth Venner[10]. Children include Thomas Potter[11]; Edith Potter[12], 1725–1761[42]; and Mary Potter[13], 1723–1779[43]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].

Death and Burial

John Potter died on October 10, 1747[5]. He passed away in London Borough of Lambeth[4]. Burial took place at Croydon Minster[9].

Why It Matters

John Potter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was John Potter born?

John Potter's place of birth was Wakefield[2].

Where did John Potter die?

John Potter died in London Borough of Lambeth[4].

Who was John Potter married to?

John Potter's spouses include Elizabeth Venner[10].

What did John Potter do for work?

John Potter worked as historian[6] and Anglican priest[7].

Where did John Potter go to school?

John Potter was educated at University College, Oxford[20] and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Anglicanism
    Sex or gender male
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