John Smith

English craftsman and writer, known as "philomath" (1648-1727)
Person human Q6258293
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John Smith

Summary

John Smith is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1648[2]. He died on January 1, 1727[3]. He worked as an artisan[4] and writer[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • John Smith was born on January 1, 1648[2].
  • John Smith was born on 1647[7].
  • John Smith died on January 1, 1727[3].
  • John Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[8].
  • John Smith worked as an artisan[4].
  • John Smith's professions included writer[5].
  • John Smith is recorded as male[9].
  • John Smith's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • John Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[11].
  • John Smith's given name is recorded as John[12].
  • John Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1648[2] and 1647[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artisan[4] and writer[5].

Death and Burial

John Smith died on January 1, 1727[3].

Why It Matters

John Smith is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

What did John Smith do for work?

John Smith worked as artisan[4] and writer[5].

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Freebase id /m/0ds588h
    Date of death +1727-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Ra collections id 13105
    Instance of human
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