Joseph Moxon

British hydrographer and printer (1627–1691)
Person human Q3057690
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Joseph Moxon

Summary

Joseph Moxon is a human[1]. Born in Wakefield[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1627[3]. He died on February 1691[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], mathematician[7], hydrographer[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Moxon's place of birth was Wakefield[2].
  • Joseph Moxon was born on August 8, 1627[3].
  • Joseph Moxon was born on January 1, 1627[11].
  • Joseph Moxon died on February 1691[4].
  • Joseph Moxon died on January 1, 1699[12].
  • A child of Joseph Moxon was James Moxon[13].
  • Joseph Moxon held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Joseph Moxon worked as a lexicographer[5].
  • Joseph Moxon's professions included linguist[6].
  • Joseph Moxon's professions included mathematician[7].
  • Joseph Moxon's professions included hydrographer[8].
  • Joseph Moxon worked as a translator[9].
  • Joseph Moxon worked as a printer[15].
  • Joseph Moxon's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School[16].
  • Joseph Moxon received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Joseph Moxon was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Joseph Moxon is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph Moxon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph Moxon's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Moxon[21].
  • Joseph Moxon's family name is recorded as Moxon[22].
  • Joseph Moxon's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Joseph Moxon's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Joseph Moxon's work location is recorded as Edinburgh[25].
  • Joseph Moxon's floruit is recorded as 1647[26].
  • Joseph Moxon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Moxon's place of birth was Wakefield[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 8, 1627[3] and January 1, 1627[11].

Education

Joseph Moxon's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], linguist[6], mathematician[7], hydrographer[8], translator[9], and printer[15].

Recognition

Joseph Moxon received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph Moxon was James Moxon[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 1691[4] and January 1, 1699[12].

Why It Matters

Joseph Moxon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Moxon born?

Born in Wakefield[2], Joseph Moxon…

What did Joseph Moxon do for work?

Joseph Moxon worked as lexicographer[5], linguist[6], mathematician[7], hydrographer[8], and translator[9].

Where did Joseph Moxon go to school?

Joseph Moxon was educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School[16].

What awards did Joseph Moxon receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Moxon (Joseph) PDBP 1641-1667. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Moxon (Joseph) PDBP 1641-1667. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Moxon (Joseph) PDBP 1641-1667. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Moxon (Joseph) PDBP 1641-1667. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, mathematician +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32083|batch #32083]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (25)"
  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Wakefield
    Occupation
    Work location London, Edinburgh
    Family name Moxon
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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