Mandell Creighton

English historian and clergyman (1843–1901); bishop of the Church of England from 1897 to 1901
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Mandell Creighton

Summary

Mandell Creighton is a human[1]. He was born in Carlisle[2]. He was born on July 5, 1843[3]. He died in Fulham Palace[4]. He died on January 14, 1901[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6], historian[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Mandell Creighton was born in Carlisle[2].
  • Mandell Creighton passed away in Fulham Palace[4].
  • Mandell Creighton was born on July 5, 1843[3].
  • Mandell Creighton died on January 14, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[11].
  • Among Mandell Creighton's spouses was Louise Creighton[12].
  • A child of Mandell Creighton was Cuthbert Creighton[13].
  • Mandell Creighton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Mandell Creighton worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • Mandell Creighton's professions included historian[7].
  • Mandell Creighton worked as an Anglican theologian[8].
  • Mandell Creighton worked as a bishop[9].
  • Mandell Creighton held the position of Bishop of London[15].
  • Mandell Creighton held the position of Bishop of Peterborough[16].
  • Among Mandell Creighton's employers was University of Cambridge[17].
  • Mandell Creighton's education included a stint at Merton College[18].
  • Mandell Creighton's education included a stint at Durham School[19].
  • Mandell Creighton was a member of Roxburghe Club[20].
  • Mandell Creighton's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
  • Mandell Creighton is recorded as male[22].
  • Mandell Creighton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Mandell Creighton's Commons category is recorded as Mandell Creighton[24].
  • Mandell Creighton's diocese is recorded as Diocese of London[25].
  • Mandell Creighton's family name is recorded as Creighton[26].
  • Mandell Creighton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mandell Creighton was born in Carlisle[2]. He was born on July 5, 1843[3].

Education

Educated at Merton College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1264[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Durham School[19], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1414[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Anglican priest[6], historian[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9]. Among Mandell Creighton's employers was University of Cambridge[17]. Positions held include Bishop of London[15], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1559[37] and Bishop of Peterborough[16], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1541[40].

Personal Life

Mandell Creighton was married to Louise Creighton[12]. A child of him was Cuthbert Creighton[13]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].

Death and Burial

Mandell Creighton died on January 14, 1901[5]. He died in Fulham Palace[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Mandell Creighton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Mandell Creighton born?

Mandell Creighton's place of birth was Carlisle[2].

Where did Mandell Creighton die?

Mandell Creighton passed away in Fulham Palace[4].

Who was Mandell Creighton married to?

Mandell Creighton's spouses include Louise Creighton[12].

What did Mandell Creighton do for work?

Mandell Creighton worked as Anglican priest[6], historian[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9].

Where did Mandell Creighton go to school?

Mandell Creighton was educated at Merton College[18] and Durham School[19].

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  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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