John Wilkinson

English industrialist
Person human Q1204884
John Wilkinson
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John Wilkinson

Summary

John Wilkinson is a human[1]. Born in Bridgefoot[2], he… he was born on 1729[3]. He passed away in Bradley[4]. He died on July 14, 1808[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], metallurgist[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Wilkinson's place of birth was Bridgefoot[2].
  • John Wilkinson died in Bradley[4].
  • John Wilkinson was born on 1729[3].
  • John Wilkinson died on July 14, 1808[5].
  • John Wilkinson's father was Isaac Wilkinson[10].
  • John Wilkinson's mother was Mary Johnson[11].
  • John Wilkinson was married to Ann Maudesley[12].
  • John Wilkinson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • John Wilkinson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • John Wilkinson worked as an inventor[6].
  • John Wilkinson worked as a metallurgist[7].
  • John Wilkinson's professions included businessperson[8].
  • John Wilkinson held the position of High Sheriff of Denbighshire[15].
  • John Wilkinson is recorded as male[16].
  • John Wilkinson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Wilkinson's Commons category is recorded as John Wilkinson (industrialist)[18].
  • The cause of death was anal cancer[19].
  • John Wilkinson's residence is recorded as Brymbo Hall[20].
  • John Wilkinson's family name is recorded as Wilkinson[21].
  • John Wilkinson's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Wilkinson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • John Wilkinson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • John Wilkinson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • John Wilkinson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Wilkinson'}[26].
  • John Wilkinson's different from is recorded as John Wilkinson[27].

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Origins and Family

John Wilkinson's place of birth was Bridgefoot[2]. He was born on 1729[3]. His father was Isaac Wilkinson[10]. His mother was Mary Johnson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], metallurgist[7], and businessperson[8]. John Wilkinson held the position of High Sheriff of Denbighshire[15].

Personal Life

Among John Wilkinson's spouses was Ann Maudesley[12].

Death and Burial

John Wilkinson died on July 14, 1808[5]. He died in Bradley[4]. The cause of death was anal cancer[19].

Why It Matters

John Wilkinson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was John Wilkinson born?

Born in Bridgefoot[2], John Wilkinson…

Where did John Wilkinson die?

John Wilkinson died in Bradley[4].

Who were John Wilkinson's parents?

John Wilkinson's father was Isaac Wilkinson[10]. John Wilkinson's mother was Mary Johnson[11].

Who was John Wilkinson married to?

John Wilkinson's spouses include Ann Maudesley[12].

What did John Wilkinson do for work?

John Wilkinson worked as inventor[6], metallurgist[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The London Gazette 15103. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . commemorative plaque. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved . biography.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17w ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Brymbo Hall
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Citizenship
    Sex or gender male
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