John Scandrett Harford

British banker, benefactor and abolitionist, died 1866
Person human Q15512861
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John Scandrett Harford

Summary

John Scandrett Harford is a human[1]. He was born in Bristol[2]. He was born on October 8, 1785[3]. He died in Blaise Castle House[4]. He died on April 16, 1866[5]. He worked as a painter[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], and abolitionist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Scandrett Harford's place of birth was Bristol[2].
  • John Scandrett Harford died in Blaise Castle House[4].
  • John Scandrett Harford was born on October 8, 1785[3].
  • John Scandrett Harford died on April 16, 1866[5].
  • John Scandrett Harford died on January 1, 1866[11].
  • John Scandrett Harford's father was John Scandrett Harford[12].
  • John Scandrett Harford's mother was Mary Gray[13].
  • Among John Scandrett Harford's spouses was Louisa Davis[14].
  • John Scandrett Harford held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • John Scandrett Harford held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Scandrett Harford worked as a painter[6].
  • John Scandrett Harford's professions included politician[7].
  • John Scandrett Harford worked as a businessperson[8].
  • John Scandrett Harford's professions included abolitionist[9].
  • John Scandrett Harford held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Scandrett Harford received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • John Scandrett Harford was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • John Scandrett Harford is recorded as male[20].
  • John Scandrett Harford's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Scandrett Harford's Commons category is recorded as John Scandrett Harford[22].
  • John Scandrett Harford's family name is recorded as Harford[23].
  • John Scandrett Harford's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Scandrett Harford's given name is recorded as Scandrett[25].
  • John Scandrett Harford's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • John Scandrett Harford's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Scandrett Harford's place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on October 8, 1785[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Mary Gray[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], and abolitionist[9]. John Scandrett Harford held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].

Recognition

John Scandrett Harford received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Personal Life

John Scandrett Harford was married to Louisa Davis[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 16, 1866[5] and January 1, 1866[11]. John Scandrett Harford passed away in Blaise Castle House[4].

Why It Matters

John Scandrett Harford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was John Scandrett Harford born?

John Scandrett Harford was born in Bristol[2].

Where did John Scandrett Harford die?

John Scandrett Harford passed away in Blaise Castle House[4].

Who were John Scandrett Harford's parents?

John Scandrett Harford's father was John Scandrett Harford[12]. John Scandrett Harford's mother was Mary Gray[13].

Who was John Scandrett Harford married to?

John Scandrett Harford's spouses include Louisa Davis[14].

What did John Scandrett Harford do for work?

John Scandrett Harford worked as painter[6], politician[7], businessperson[8], and abolitionist[9].

What awards did John Scandrett Harford receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Artnet. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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