John Senex
British publisher and cartographer (1678–1740)
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Summary
John Senex was born on January 1, 1678[1], in London[2]. He died on January 1, 1740[3], in London[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], publisher[6], bookseller[7], engraver[8], and surveyor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 30, 1740[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Occupation: visual artist[13], map maker[14], copper engraver[15]
- Member of: Royal Society[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: John Senex[18]
- Given name: John[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Commons Creator page: John Senex[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[23]
- Has works in the collection: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp[24], Bibliothèque nationale de France[25], Het Scheepvaartmuseum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
John Senex has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was John Senex born?
John Senex's place of birth was London[2].
Where did John Senex die?
John Senex passed away in London[4].
What did John Senex do for work?
John Senex worked as a cartographer[5], publisher[6], bookseller[7], engraver[8], and surveyor[9].