Matthew Simpson

American Methodist bishop and academic (1811–1884)
Person human Q15515099
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Matthew Simpson

Summary

Matthew Simpson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cadiz[2]. He was born on June 21, 1811[3]. He died on June 18, 1884[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], teacher[6], editor[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Matthew Simpson's place of birth was Cadiz[2].
  • Matthew Simpson was born on June 21, 1811[3].
  • Matthew Simpson died on June 18, 1884[4].
  • Burial took place at West Laurel Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Among Matthew Simpson's spouses was Ellen Holmes Simpson[11].
  • A child of Matthew Simpson was Matthew Verner Simpson[12].
  • Matthew Simpson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Matthew Simpson worked as a theologian[5].
  • Matthew Simpson's professions included teacher[6].
  • Matthew Simpson worked as an editor[7].
  • Matthew Simpson worked as a journalist[8].
  • Matthew Simpson's religion is recorded as Methodism[14].
  • Matthew Simpson is recorded as male[15].
  • Matthew Simpson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Matthew Simpson's Commons category is recorded as Matthew Simpson[17].
  • The cause of death was disease[18].
  • Matthew Simpson's family name is recorded as Simpson[19].
  • Matthew Simpson's given name is recorded as Matthew[20].
  • Matthew Simpson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Matthew Simpson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cadiz[2], Matthew Simpson… he was born on June 21, 1811[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[5], teacher[6], editor[7], and journalist[8].

Personal Life

Among Matthew Simpson's spouses was Ellen Holmes Simpson[11]. A child of him was Matthew Verner Simpson[12]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[14].

Death and Burial

Matthew Simpson died on June 18, 1884[4]. The cause of death was disease[18]. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Matthew Simpson include Simpson College[23], a school[24], in United States[25], founded in 1860[26].

Why It Matters

Matthew Simpson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Entities named for him include Simpson College[23], a school[24], in United States[25], founded in 1860[26].

FAQs

Where was Matthew Simpson born?

Matthew Simpson was born in Cadiz[2].

Who was Matthew Simpson married to?

Matthew Simpson's spouses include Ellen Holmes Simpson[11].

What did Matthew Simpson do for work?

Matthew Simpson worked as theologian[5], teacher[6], editor[7], and journalist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Occupation theologian, teacher, editor +1
    Manner of death natural causes
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