John Sharp
Archbishop of York
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Summary
John Sharp was born on February 16, 1645[1], in Bradford[2]. He died on February 2, 1714[3], in Bath[4]. He worked as an Anglican priest[5], theologian[6], and archbishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 16, 1645[9], February 16, 1644[10]
- Date of death: February 2, 1714[11]
- Place of burial: York Minster[12]
- Father: Thomas Sharp[13]
- Mother: Dorothy Weddal[14]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Palmer[15]
- Child: John Sharp[16], Thomas Sharp[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18]
- Ethnic group: British[19]
- Position held: Anglican Archbishop of York[20], Dean of Canterbury[21], Dean of Norwich[22], Archdeacon of Berkshire[23], Lord High Almoner[24]
- Educated at: Bradford Grammar School[25]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: John Sharp (bishop)[28]
- Family name: Sharp[29]
- Given name: John[30]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Papers of August Hermann Francke[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- P14608: 119519364[35]
Why It Matters
John Sharp is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was John Sharp born?
John Sharp's place of birth was Bradford[2].
Where did John Sharp die?
John Sharp died in Bath[4].
Who were John Sharp's parents?
John Sharp's father was Thomas Sharp[13]. John Sharp's mother was Dorothy Weddal[14].
Who was John Sharp married to?
John Sharp's spouses include Elizabeth Palmer[15].
What did John Sharp do for work?
John Sharp worked as an Anglican priest[5], theologian[6], and archbishop[7].
Where did John Sharp go to school?
John Sharp was educated at Bradford Grammar School[25].