Joseph Hall
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Summary
Joseph Hall was born on July 1, 1574[1], in Ashby-de-la-Zouch[2]. He died on September 8, 1656[3], in Norwich[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1574[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1656[12]
- Place of burial: Norwich Cathedral[13]
- Mother: Winifride Bambridge[14]
- Child: Robert Hall[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: satirist[17], parson[18]
- Position held: Anglican Bishop of Norwich[19], Anglican Bishop of Exeter[20]
- Educated at: Emmanuel College[21]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Joseph Hall (bishop)[24]
- Diocese: Anglican Diocese of Norwich[25]
- Family name: Hall[26]
- Given name: Joseph[27], Jozef[28]
- Pseudonym: Mercurius Britannicus[29]
- Work location: Exeter[30], Norwich[31]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[32], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], Otto's encyclopedia[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Library of the World's Best Literature[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
Why It Matters
Joseph Hall has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Hall born?
Joseph Hall's place of birth was Ashby-de-la-Zouch[2].
Where did Joseph Hall die?
Joseph Hall died in Norwich[4].
Who were Joseph Hall's parents?
Joseph Hall's mother was Winifride Bambridge[14].
What did Joseph Hall do for work?
Joseph Hall worked as a writer[5], poet[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9].
Where did Joseph Hall go to school?
Joseph Hall was educated at Emmanuel College[21].