Marcus Rainsford

Irish army officer and author
Person human Q18762033
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Summary

Marcus Rainsford is a human[1]. Born in Kildare[2], he… he was born on 1758[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on 1817[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marcus Rainsford's place of birth was Kildare[2].
  • Marcus Rainsford died in London[4].
  • Marcus Rainsford was born on 1758[3].
  • Marcus Rainsford died on 1817[5].
  • Marcus Rainsford is buried at St Giles in the Fields, Holborn[10].
  • Marcus Rainsford's father was Edward Rainsford[11].
  • Marcus Rainsford held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[12].
  • Marcus Rainsford worked as a military officer[6].
  • Marcus Rainsford worked as an author[7].
  • Marcus Rainsford's professions included soldier[8].
  • Marcus Rainsford is recorded as male[13].
  • Marcus Rainsford's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Marcus Rainsford's Commons category is recorded as Marcus Rainsford[15].
  • Marcus Rainsford's family name is recorded as Rainsford[16].
  • Marcus Rainsford's given name is recorded as Marcus[17].
  • Marcus Rainsford's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Marcus Rainsford's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Marcus Rainsford's Commons Creator page is recorded as Marcus Rainsford[20].
  • Marcus Rainsford's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21].
  • Marcus Rainsford's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[22].
  • Marcus Rainsford's P14397 is recorded as 8676[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kildare[2], Marcus Rainsford… he was born on 1758[3]. His father was Edward Rainsford[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8].

Death and Burial

Marcus Rainsford died on 1817[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St Giles in the Fields, Holborn[10].

Why It Matters

Marcus Rainsford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Rainsford born?

Born in Kildare[2].

Where did Marcus Rainsford die?

Marcus Rainsford passed away in London[4].

Who were Marcus Rainsford's parents?

Marcus Rainsford's father was Edward Rainsford[11].

What did Marcus Rainsford do for work?

Marcus Rainsford worked as military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Ricardosdag · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1758-00-00T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Date of birth: 1758"
  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Languages spoken, written or signed: English, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263837|batch #263837]]"
  3. 20w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Family name → Rainsford
    Instance of → human
    Aliases → —
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ P14397: 8676, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290076179|Marcus Rainsford (#290076179)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7918|‎Darwin Correspon"
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