Josiah Wedgwood
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Summary
Josiah Wedgwood is a human[1]. His place of birth was Burslem[2]. He was born on July 12, 1730[3]. He passed away in Etruria[4]. He died on January 3, 1795[5]. He worked as a potter[6], entrepreneur[7], abolitionist[8], designer[9], and ceramics designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (914 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Josiah Wedgwood's place of birth was Burslem[2].
- Josiah Wedgwood passed away in Etruria[4].
- Josiah Wedgwood was born on July 12, 1730[3].
- Josiah Wedgwood died on January 3, 1795[5].
- Josiah Wedgwood is buried at Staffordshire[12].
- Josiah Wedgwood's father was Thomas Wedgwood III[13].
- Josiah Wedgwood's mother was Mary Stringer[14].
- Among Josiah Wedgwood's spouses was Sarah Wedgwood[15].
- A child of Josiah Wedgwood was Josiah Wedgwood[16].
- A child of Josiah Wedgwood was Thomas Wedgwood[17].
- A child of Josiah Wedgwood was John Wedgwood[18].
- A child of Josiah Wedgwood was Susannah Wedgwood[19].
- A child of Josiah Wedgwood was Sarah Wedgwood[20].
- A child of Josiah Wedgwood was Richard Wedgwood[21].
- Josiah Wedgwood held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
- Josiah Wedgwood worked as a potter[6].
- Josiah Wedgwood's professions included entrepreneur[7].
- Josiah Wedgwood worked as a abolitionist[8].
- Josiah Wedgwood worked as a designer[9].
- Josiah Wedgwood's professions included ceramics designer[10].
- Josiah Wedgwood received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
- Josiah Wedgwood was a member of Royal Society[24].
- Josiah Wedgwood was a member of Lunar Society of Birmingham[25].
- Josiah Wedgwood was a member of Wedgwood and Bentley[26].
- Josiah Wedgwood is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Josiah Wedgwood was born in Burslem[2]. He was born on July 12, 1730[3]. His father was Thomas Wedgwood III[13]. His mother was Mary Stringer[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include potter[6], entrepreneur[7], abolitionist[8], designer[9], and ceramics designer[10].
Recognition
Josiah Wedgwood received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
Personal Life
Josiah Wedgwood was married to Sarah Wedgwood[15]. Children include he[16], a politician[28], 1769–1843[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; Thomas Wedgwood[17], a scientist[31], 1771–1805[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; John Wedgwood[18], a horticulturist[34], 1766–1844[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36]; Susannah Wedgwood[19], 1765–1817[37]; Sarah Wedgwood[20], an abolitionist[38], 1776–1856[39]; and Richard Wedgwood[21], 1767–1768[40].
Death and Burial
Josiah Wedgwood died on January 3, 1795[5]. He died in Etruria[4]. He is buried at Staffordshire[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Josiah Wedgwood include Wedgwood scale[41], a temperature scale[42].
Why It Matters
Josiah Wedgwood ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (914 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Jasperware[45], a pottery style[46]. Entities named for him include Wedgwood scale[41], a temperature scale[42].
FAQs
Where was Josiah Wedgwood born?
Josiah Wedgwood was born in Burslem[2].
Where did Josiah Wedgwood die?
Josiah Wedgwood passed away in Etruria[4].
Who were Josiah Wedgwood's parents?
Josiah Wedgwood's father was Thomas Wedgwood III[13]. Josiah Wedgwood's mother was Mary Stringer[14].
Who was Josiah Wedgwood married to?
Josiah Wedgwood's spouses include Sarah Wedgwood[15].
What did Josiah Wedgwood do for work?
Josiah Wedgwood worked as potter[6], entrepreneur[7], abolitionist[8], designer[9], and ceramics designer[10].
What awards did Josiah Wedgwood receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
What did Josiah Wedgwood discover?
Josiah Wedgwood is credited as discoverer of Jasperware[45].