John Ritchie Findlay

British newspaper owner and philanthropist (1824-1898)
Person human Q6255010
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John Ritchie Findlay

Summary

John Ritchie Findlay is a human[1]. He was born in Arbroath[2]. He was born on October 21, 1824[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 16, 1898[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], editor[8], businessperson[9], and philanthropist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Ritchie Findlay was born in Arbroath[2].
  • John Ritchie Findlay passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • John Ritchie Findlay was born on October 21, 1824[3].
  • John Ritchie Findlay died on October 16, 1898[5].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[12].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's father was Peter Findlay[13].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's mother was Elizabeth Johnston[14].
  • Among John Ritchie Findlay's spouses was Susan Leslie[15].
  • A child of John Ritchie Findlay was Hannah Findlay[16].
  • A child of John Ritchie Findlay was Dora Louise Findlay[17].
  • A child of John Ritchie Findlay was Florence de Quincey Findlay[18].
  • A child of John Ritchie Findlay was Sir John Ritchie Findlay, 1st Baronet[19].
  • John Ritchie Findlay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • John Ritchie Findlay worked as a journalist[6].
  • John Ritchie Findlay worked as a writer[7].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's professions included editor[8].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's professions included businessperson[9].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's professions included philanthropist[10].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's professions included publisher[21].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • John Ritchie Findlay is recorded as male[23].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's Commons category is recorded as John Ritchie Findlay[25].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's family name is recorded as Q16869941[26].
  • John Ritchie Findlay's given name is recorded as John[27].

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Origins and Family

John Ritchie Findlay's place of birth was Arbroath[2]. He was born on October 21, 1824[3]. His father was Peter Findlay[13]. His mother was Elizabeth Johnston[14].

Education

John Ritchie Findlay was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], editor[8], businessperson[9], philanthropist[10], and publisher[21].

Personal Life

Among John Ritchie Findlay's spouses was Susan Leslie[15]. Children include Hannah Findlay[16]; Dora Louise Findlay[17]; Florence de Quincey Findlay[18]; and Sir John Ritchie Findlay, 1st Baronet[19], 1866–1930[28], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29].

Death and Burial

John Ritchie Findlay died on October 16, 1898[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Ritchie Findlay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was John Ritchie Findlay born?

John Ritchie Findlay's place of birth was Arbroath[2].

Where did John Ritchie Findlay die?

John Ritchie Findlay passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were John Ritchie Findlay's parents?

John Ritchie Findlay's father was Peter Findlay[13]. John Ritchie Findlay's mother was Elizabeth Johnston[14].

Who was John Ritchie Findlay married to?

John Ritchie Findlay's spouses include Susan Leslie[15].

What did John Ritchie Findlay do for work?

John Ritchie Findlay worked as journalist[6], writer[7], editor[8], businessperson[9], and philanthropist[10].

Where did John Ritchie Findlay go to school?

John Ritchie Findlay was educated at University of Edinburgh[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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