John Richardson

Scots-Quebecer and arguably Montreal's leading businessman (died 1831)
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John Richardson

Summary

John Richardson is a human[1]. He was born in Portsoy[2]. He was born on 1754[3]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. He died on May 18, 1831[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Richardson's place of birth was Portsoy[2].
  • John Richardson passed away in Montreal[4].
  • John Richardson was born on 1754[3].
  • John Richardson died on May 18, 1831[5].
  • John Richardson's professions included businessperson[6].
  • John Richardson's professions included politician[7].
  • John Richardson held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada[9].
  • John Richardson held the position of Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada[10].
  • John Richardson's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[11].
  • John Richardson is recorded as male[12].
  • John Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Richardson's Commons category is recorded as John Richardson (1754-1831)[14].
  • John Richardson's family name is recorded as Richardson[15].
  • John Richardson's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Richardson's relative is recorded as John Forsyth[17].

Body

Origins and Family

John Richardson was born in Portsoy[2]. He was born on 1754[3].

Education

John Richardson was educated at University of Aberdeen[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada[9] and Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada[10].

Death and Burial

John Richardson died on May 18, 1831[5]. He died in Montreal[4].

Why It Matters

John Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Richardson born?

John Richardson was born in Portsoy[2].

Where did John Richardson die?

John Richardson passed away in Montreal[4].

What did John Richardson do for work?

John Richardson worked as businessperson[6] and politician[7].

Where did John Richardson go to school?

John Richardson was educated at University of Aberdeen[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Position held Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada, Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada
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