John Sharp

Archbishop of York
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John Sharp

Summary

John Sharp is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bradford[2]. He was born on February 16, 1645[3]. He passed away in Bath[4]. He died on February 2, 1714[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Sharp's place of birth was Bradford[2].
  • John Sharp passed away in Bath[4].
  • John Sharp was born on February 16, 1645[3].
  • John Sharp was born on February 16, 1645[8].
  • John Sharp was born on February 16, 1644[9].
  • John Sharp died on February 2, 1714[5].
  • John Sharp died on February 2, 1714[10].
  • John Sharp is buried at York Minster[11].
  • John Sharp's father was Thomas Sharp[12].
  • John Sharp's mother was Dorothy Weddal[13].
  • John Sharp was married to Elizabeth Palmer[14].
  • A child of John Sharp was John Sharp[15].
  • A child of John Sharp was Thomas Sharp[16].
  • John Sharp held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • John Sharp is identified as part of the British ethnic group[18].
  • John Sharp worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • John Sharp held the position of Anglican Archbishop of York[19].
  • John Sharp held the position of Dean of Canterbury[20].
  • John Sharp held the position of Dean of Norwich[21].
  • John Sharp held the position of Archdeacon of Berkshire[22].
  • John Sharp held the position of Lord High Almoner[23].
  • John Sharp was educated at Bradford Grammar School[24].
  • John Sharp's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • John Sharp is recorded as male[26].
  • John Sharp's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Sharp's place of birth was Bradford[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 16, 1645[3] and February 16, 1644[9]. His father was Thomas Sharp[12]. His mother was Dorothy Weddal[13]. He is identified as part of the British ethnic group[18].

Education

John Sharp was educated at Bradford Grammar School[24].

Career and Affiliations

John Sharp's professions included Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Anglican Archbishop of York[19], an Anglican episcopal title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1559[30]; Dean of Canterbury[20], a position[31], founded in 1541[32]; Dean of Norwich[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1538[35]; Archdeacon of Berkshire[22], a position[36]; and Lord High Almoner[23].

Personal Life

Among John Sharp's spouses was Elizabeth Palmer[14]. Children include he[15], a politician[37], 1678–1727[38] and Thomas Sharp[16], a biographer[39], 1693–1758[40]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1714[5]. John Sharp passed away in Bath[4]. He is buried at York Minster[11].

Why It Matters

John Sharp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was John Sharp born?

Born in Bradford[2], John Sharp…

Where did John Sharp die?

John Sharp died in Bath[4].

Who were John Sharp's parents?

John Sharp's father was Thomas Sharp[12]. John Sharp's mother was Dorothy Weddal[13].

Who was John Sharp married to?

John Sharp's spouses include Elizabeth Palmer[14].

What did John Sharp do for work?

John Sharp worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did John Sharp go to school?

John Sharp was educated at Bradford Grammar School[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . SNAC. wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . SNAC. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Anglican priest
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of burial York Minster
    Father Thomas Sharp
    Place of death Bath
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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