John Symonds

British historian 1730-1807
Person human Q15990310
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John Symonds

Summary

John Symonds is a human[1]. He was born on January 23, 1730[2]. He died on February 18, 1807[3]. He worked as a historian[4] and barrister[5].

Key Facts

  • John Symonds was born on January 23, 1730[2].
  • John Symonds died on February 18, 1807[3].
  • John Symonds held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • English was John Symonds's native language[7].
  • John Symonds's professions included historian[4].
  • John Symonds worked as a barrister[5].
  • John Symonds held the position of Regius Professor of History[8].
  • John Symonds was employed by University of Cambridge[9].
  • John Symonds was educated at St John's College[10].
  • John Symonds is recorded as male[11].
  • John Symonds's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Symonds's family name is recorded as Symonds[13].
  • John Symonds's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Symonds's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • John Symonds's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].

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Origins and Family

John Symonds was born on January 23, 1730[2]. English was his native language[7].

Education

John Symonds's education included a stint at St John's College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4] and barrister[5]. Among John Symonds's employers was University of Cambridge[9]. He held the position of Regius Professor of History[8].

Death and Burial

John Symonds died on February 18, 1807[3].

FAQs

What did John Symonds do for work?

John Symonds worked as historian[4] and barrister[5].

Where did John Symonds go to school?

John Symonds was educated at St John's College[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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