Joseph Billings

British-Russian explorer
Person human Q1397456
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Joseph Billings

Summary

Joseph Billings is a human[1]. Born in Great Yarmouth[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1758[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on January 1, 1806[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and cartographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Billings's place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2].
  • Joseph Billings died in Moscow[4].
  • Joseph Billings was born on January 1, 1758[3].
  • Joseph Billings died on January 1, 1806[5].
  • Joseph Billings held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Joseph Billings held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Joseph Billings held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Joseph Billings's professions included explorer[6].
  • Joseph Billings worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Joseph Billings received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[12].
  • Joseph Billings is recorded as male[13].
  • Joseph Billings's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Joseph Billings's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander-captain[15].
  • Joseph Billings's family name is recorded as Billings[16].
  • Joseph Billings's given name is recorded as Joseph[17].
  • Joseph Billings's topic's main category is recorded as Q23718858[18].
  • Joseph Billings's allegiance is recorded as Russian Empire[19].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[20].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[22].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[23].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[24].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26].
  • Joseph Billings's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Billings's place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2]. He was born on January 1, 1758[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and cartographer[7].

Recognition

Joseph Billings received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[12].

Death and Burial

Joseph Billings died on January 1, 1806[5]. He died in Moscow[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Billings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Billings born?

Born in Great Yarmouth[2], Joseph Billings…

Where did Joseph Billings die?

Joseph Billings passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Joseph Billings do for work?

Joseph Billings worked as explorer[6] and cartographer[7].

What awards did Joseph Billings receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . 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.
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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