John Rodker

British writer and editor (1894–1955)
Person human Q1701598
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John Rodker

Summary

John Rodker is a human[1]. He was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on December 18, 1894[3]. He died on October 6, 1955[4]. He worked as a poet[5], publisher[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manchester[2], John Rodker…
  • John Rodker was born on December 18, 1894[3].
  • John Rodker died on October 6, 1955[4].
  • John Rodker was married to Mary Butts[9].
  • A child of John Rodker was Q29001896[10].
  • John Rodker held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • John Rodker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Rodker worked as a poet[5].
  • John Rodker worked as a publisher[6].
  • John Rodker's professions included translator[7].
  • John Rodker received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • John Rodker is recorded as male[14].
  • John Rodker's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Rodker's Commons category is recorded as John Rodker[16].
  • John Rodker's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[17].
  • John Rodker's family name is recorded as Q80522418[18].
  • John Rodker's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Rodker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Rodker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[21].
  • John Rodker's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Rodker was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on December 18, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[5], publisher[6], and translator[7].

Recognition

John Rodker received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Personal Life

John Rodker was married to Mary Butts[9]. A child of him was Q29001896[10].

Death and Burial

John Rodker died on October 6, 1955[4].

Why It Matters

John Rodker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Rodker born?

Born in Manchester[2], John Rodker…

Who was John Rodker married to?

John Rodker's spouses include Mary Butts[9].

What did John Rodker do for work?

John Rodker worked as poet[5], publisher[6], and translator[7].

What awards did John Rodker receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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