John Robert Seeley

British historian (1834–1895)
Person human Q3182374
John Robert Seeley
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John Robert Seeley

Summary

John Robert Seeley is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 10, 1834[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on January 13, 1895[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Robert Seeley was born in London[2].
  • John Robert Seeley passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • John Robert Seeley was born on September 10, 1834[3].
  • John Robert Seeley died on January 13, 1895[5].
  • John Robert Seeley's father was Robert Benton Seeley[10].
  • Among John Robert Seeley's spouses was Mary Agnes Phillott[11].
  • John Robert Seeley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Robert Seeley's professions included historian[6].
  • John Robert Seeley's professions included writer[7].
  • John Robert Seeley's professions included essayist[8].
  • Among John Robert Seeley's employers was University College London[13].
  • John Robert Seeley's education included a stint at Christ's College[14].
  • John Robert Seeley received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • John Robert Seeley was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • John Robert Seeley is recorded as male[17].
  • John Robert Seeley's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Robert Seeley's Commons category is recorded as John Robert Seeley[19].
  • John Robert Seeley's residence is recorded as Cambridge[20].
  • John Robert Seeley's family name is recorded as Seeley[21].
  • John Robert Seeley's given name is recorded as John Robert[22].
  • John Robert Seeley's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • John Robert Seeley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • John Robert Seeley's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • John Robert Seeley's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • John Robert Seeley's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Robert Seeley was born in London[2]. He was born on September 10, 1834[3]. His father was Robert Benton Seeley[10].

Education

John Robert Seeley's education included a stint at Christ's College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and essayist[8]. John Robert Seeley was employed by University College London[13].

Recognition

John Robert Seeley received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

John Robert Seeley was married to Mary Agnes Phillott[11].

Death and Burial

John Robert Seeley died on January 13, 1895[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

John Robert Seeley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Robert Seeley born?

John Robert Seeley was born in London[2].

Where did John Robert Seeley die?

John Robert Seeley passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were John Robert Seeley's parents?

John Robert Seeley's father was Robert Benton Seeley[10].

Who was John Robert Seeley married to?

John Robert Seeley's spouses include Mary Agnes Phillott[11].

What did John Robert Seeley do for work?

John Robert Seeley worked as historian[6], writer[7], and essayist[8].

Where did John Robert Seeley go to school?

John Robert Seeley was educated at Christ's College[14].

What awards did John Robert Seeley receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +6
    Sex or gender male
    Award received
    Spouse Mary Agnes Phillott
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