John Riddell

(1785-1862)
Person human Q16066044
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John Riddell

Summary

John Riddell is a human[1]. He was born on +1785-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Edinburgh[3]. He died on +1862-02-08T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a genealogist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Riddell passed away in Edinburgh[3].
  • John Riddell was born on +1785-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • John Riddell died on +1862-02-08T00:00:00Z[4].
  • John Riddell's father was Henry Riddell[7].
  • John Riddell's mother was Anne Glassford[8].
  • John Riddell's professions included genealogist[5].
  • John Riddell is recorded as male[9].
  • John Riddell's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • John Riddell's given name is recorded as John[11].
  • John Riddell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[12].

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Origins and Family

John Riddell was born on +1785-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Henry Riddell[7]. His mother was Anne Glassford[8].

Career and Affiliations

John Riddell's professions included genealogist[5].

Death and Burial

John Riddell died on +1862-02-08T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in Edinburgh[3].

Why It Matters

John Riddell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where did John Riddell die?

John Riddell died in Edinburgh[3].

Who were John Riddell's parents?

John Riddell's father was Henry Riddell[7]. John Riddell's mother was Anne Glassford[8].

What did John Riddell do for work?

John Riddell worked as genealogist[5].

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  1. 29d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Anne Glassford
    The peerage person id p55901.htm#i559007
    Wikidata description (1785-1862)
    Open library id OL1133001A
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981058616719006706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257571|batch #257571]]"
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