Joseph Paxton

English gardener, architect and Member of Parliament (1803-1865)
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Joseph Paxton
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Joseph Paxton

Summary

Joseph Paxton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bedford[2]. He was born on August 3, 1804[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Lewisham[4]. He died on June 8, 1865[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], horticulturist[7], architect[8], politician[9], and landscape architect[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (522 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Paxton was born in Bedford[2].
  • Joseph Paxton was born in Milton Bryan[12].
  • Joseph Paxton passed away in London Borough of Lewisham[4].
  • Joseph Paxton passed away in London[13].
  • Joseph Paxton was born on August 3, 1804[3].
  • Joseph Paxton was born on August 3, 1803[14].
  • Joseph Paxton died on June 8, 1865[5].
  • Joseph Paxton died on July 8, 1865[15].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter, Edensor[16].
  • A child of Joseph Paxton was Rosa Paxton[17].
  • Joseph Paxton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Joseph Paxton's professions included botanist[6].
  • Joseph Paxton's professions included horticulturist[7].
  • Joseph Paxton's professions included architect[8].
  • Joseph Paxton's professions included politician[9].
  • Joseph Paxton worked as a landscape architect[10].
  • Joseph Paxton worked as an illustrator[19].
  • Joseph Paxton held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Joseph Paxton held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Joseph Paxton held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Paxton is The Crystal Palace[23].
  • Joseph Paxton received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • Joseph Paxton is recorded as male[25].
  • Joseph Paxton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Joseph Paxton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Bedford[2], a county town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Milton Bryan[12], a village[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Recorded date of birth include August 3, 1804[3] and August 3, 1803[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], horticulturist[7], architect[8], politician[9], landscape architect[10], and illustrator[19]. Positions held include member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1859[34]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1857[37]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1852[40].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Paxton is The Crystal Palace[23].

Recognition

Joseph Paxton received the Knight Bachelor[24].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph Paxton was Rosa Paxton[17]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 8, 1865[5] and July 8, 1865[15]. Recorded place of death include London Borough of Lewisham[4], a London borough[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1965[43] and London[13], a metropolis[44], in Roman Empire[45], founded in 0047[46]. Joseph Paxton is buried at Church of St Peter, Edensor[16].

Why It Matters

Joseph Paxton ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (522 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Paxton born?

Joseph Paxton's place of birth was Bedford[2].

Where did Joseph Paxton die?

Joseph Paxton passed away in London Borough of Lewisham[4].

What did Joseph Paxton do for work?

Joseph Paxton worked as botanist[6], horticulturist[7], architect[8], politician[9], and landscape architect[10].

What awards did Joseph Paxton receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . arch-pavouk.cz. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . arch-pavouk.cz. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . arch-pavouk.cz. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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