Joseph Swan

engraver and publisher (1796–1872)
Person human Q40117087
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Summary

Joseph Swan is a human[1]. Born in Manchester[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1796[3]. He passed away in Anderston[4]. He died on January 1, 1872[5]. He worked as an engraver[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manchester[2].
  • Joseph Swan passed away in Anderston[4].
  • Joseph Swan was born on January 1, 1796[3].
  • Joseph Swan died on January 1, 1872[5].
  • Joseph Swan died on September 22, 1872[8].
  • Joseph Swan worked as an engraver[6].
  • Joseph Swan is recorded as male[9].
  • Joseph Swan's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Joseph Swan's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Swan[11].
  • Joseph Swan's family name is recorded as Swan[12].
  • Joseph Swan's given name is recorded as Joseph[13].
  • Joseph Swan's work location is recorded as Glasgow[14].
  • Joseph Swan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Joseph Swan's Commons Creator page is recorded as Joseph Swan (engraver)[16].
  • Joseph Swan's has works in the collection is recorded as Aberdeen Art Gallery[17].
  • Joseph Swan's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manchester[2], Joseph Swan… he was born on January 1, 1796[3].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph Swan's professions included engraver[6].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1872[5] and September 22, 1872[8]. Joseph Swan died in Anderston[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Swan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Swan born?

Joseph Swan's place of birth was Manchester[2].

Where did Joseph Swan die?

Joseph Swan died in Anderston[4].

What did Joseph Swan do for work?

Joseph Swan worked as engraver[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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