John Richardson
British orientalist (1740/41–1795)
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Summary
John Richardson was born on 1740[1] in England[2]. He died on January 1, 1795[3], in Kolkata[4]. He worked as an orientalist[5], linguist[6], editing staff[7], writer[8], and lexicographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1741[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1811[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
- Position held: Sheriff of Kolkata[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Richardson[16]
- Given name: John[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
Why It Matters
John Richardson is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was John Richardson born?
John Richardson was born in England[2].
Where did John Richardson die?
John Richardson passed away in Kolkata[4].
What did John Richardson do for work?
John Richardson worked as an orientalist[5], linguist[6], editing staff[7], writer[8], and lexicographer[9].