John Wilson

English playwright and lawyer (1626-1696)
Person human Q6264534
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John Wilson

Summary

John Wilson is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1626[3]. He died in Greater London[4]. He died on January 1, 1696[5]. He worked as a playwright[6] and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Wilson's place of birth was London[2].
  • Born in Ward of Walbrook[9], John Wilson…
  • John Wilson died in Greater London[4].
  • John Wilson passed away in London[10].
  • John Wilson was born on January 1, 1626[3].
  • John Wilson was born on December 27, 1626[11].
  • John Wilson died on January 1, 1696[5].
  • John Wilson's father was Aaron Wilson[12].
  • John Wilson held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • John Wilson's professions included playwright[6].
  • John Wilson's professions included translator[7].
  • John Wilson's education included a stint at Exeter College[14].
  • John Wilson is recorded as male[15].
  • John Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Wilson's Commons category is recorded as John Wilson (playwright)[17].
  • John Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[18].
  • John Wilson's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Wilson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • John Wilson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • John Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Wilson's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Wilson (playwright)[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[24], in Roman Empire[25], founded in 0047[26] and Ward of Walbrook[9], a ward of the City of London[27], in United Kingdom[28]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1626[3] and December 27, 1626[11]. John Wilson's father was Aaron Wilson[12].

Education

John Wilson was educated at Exeter College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6] and translator[7].

Death and Burial

John Wilson died on January 1, 1696[5]. Recorded place of death include Greater London[4], a ceremonial county of England[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1965[31] and London[10], a metropolis[32], in Roman Empire[33], founded in 0047[34].

Why It Matters

John Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Wilson born?

Born in London[2], John Wilson…

Where did John Wilson die?

John Wilson passed away in Greater London[4].

Who were John Wilson's parents?

John Wilson's father was Aaron Wilson[12].

What did John Wilson do for work?

John Wilson worked as playwright[6] and translator[7].

Where did John Wilson go to school?

John Wilson was educated at Exeter College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation playwright, translator
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Exeter College
    Place of death Greater London, London
    Family name Wilson
    Sex or gender male
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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