John Richardson

British Army officer and Canadian novelist (1796-1852)
Person human Q15506292
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John Richardson

Summary

John Richardson is a human[1]. He was born in Queenston[2]. He was born on October 4, 1796[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 12, 1852[5]. He worked as a writer[6], military officer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Richardson's place of birth was Queenston[2].
  • John Richardson passed away in New York City[4].
  • John Richardson was born on October 4, 1796[3].
  • John Richardson died on May 12, 1852[5].
  • John Richardson held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • John Richardson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Richardson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • English was John Richardson's native language[13].
  • John Richardson's professions included writer[6].
  • John Richardson's professions included military officer[7].
  • John Richardson's professions included novelist[8].
  • John Richardson's field of work was Canadian literature[14].
  • John Richardson held the position of military officer[15].
  • John Richardson received the Person of National Historic Significance[16].
  • John Richardson is recorded as male[17].
  • John Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Richardson's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • John Richardson's Commons category is recorded as John Richardson (author)[20].
  • John Richardson was part of the conflict War of 1812[21].
  • John Richardson's family name is recorded as Richardson[22].
  • John Richardson's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Richardson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • John Richardson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • John Richardson's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Richardson was born in Queenston[2]. He was born on October 4, 1796[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], military officer[7], and novelist[8]. John Richardson's field of work was Canadian literature[14]. He held the position of military officer[15].

Recognition

John Richardson received the Person of National Historic Significance[16].

Death and Burial

John Richardson died on May 12, 1852[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

John Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was John Richardson born?

John Richardson was born in Queenston[2].

Where did John Richardson die?

John Richardson passed away in New York City[4].

What did John Richardson do for work?

John Richardson worked as writer[6], military officer[7], and novelist[8].

What awards did John Richardson receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, military officer, novelist
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Participated in conflict War of 1812
    Citizenship
    Position held military officer
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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