Joseph Ritson

English antiquarian and writer (1752–1803)
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Joseph Ritson

Summary

Joseph Ritson is a human[1]. Born in Stockton-on-Tees[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1752[3]. He passed away in Hoxton[4]. He died on September 23, 1803[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], literary critic[7], children's writer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockton-on-Tees[2], Joseph Ritson…
  • Joseph Ritson passed away in Hoxton[4].
  • Joseph Ritson was born on October 2, 1752[3].
  • Joseph Ritson died on September 23, 1803[5].
  • Joseph Ritson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Joseph Ritson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Joseph Ritson's professions included musicologist[6].
  • Joseph Ritson's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Joseph Ritson's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Joseph Ritson's professions included collector of fairy tales[9].
  • Joseph Ritson worked as a writer[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Ritson is Ancient Songs, from the Time of King Henry the Third, to the Revolution[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Ritson is An Essay on Abstinence from Animal Food, as a Moral Duty[15].
  • Joseph Ritson is recorded as male[16].
  • Joseph Ritson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joseph Ritson's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Ritson[18].
  • Joseph Ritson's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[19].
  • Joseph Ritson's family name is recorded as Ritson[20].
  • Joseph Ritson's given name is recorded as Joseph[21].
  • Joseph Ritson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Joseph Ritson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • Joseph Ritson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • Joseph Ritson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Joseph Ritson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Ritson's place of birth was Stockton-on-Tees[2]. He was born on October 2, 1752[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], literary critic[7], children's writer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and writer[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ancient Songs, from the Time of King Henry the Third, to the Revolution[14], a compilation[27] and An Essay on Abstinence from Animal Food, as a Moral Duty[15], a philosophical work[28].

Death and Burial

Joseph Ritson died on September 23, 1803[5]. He passed away in Hoxton[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Ritson has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Ritson born?

Born in Stockton-on-Tees[2], Joseph Ritson…

Where did Joseph Ritson die?

Joseph Ritson passed away in Hoxton[4].

What did Joseph Ritson do for work?

Joseph Ritson worked as musicologist[6], literary critic[7], children's writer[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and writer[10].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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