Michael Wigglesworth

American puritan minister (1631-1705)
Person human Q1632530
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Michael Wigglesworth

Summary

Michael Wigglesworth is a human[1]. Born in Yorkshire[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1631[3]. He died in Malden[4]. He died on June 10, 1705[5]. He worked as a poet[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and Christian minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Michael Wigglesworth's place of birth was Yorkshire[2].
  • Michael Wigglesworth passed away in Malden[4].
  • Michael Wigglesworth was born on October 18, 1631[3].
  • Michael Wigglesworth was born on January 1, 1631[11].
  • Michael Wigglesworth died on June 10, 1705[5].
  • Michael Wigglesworth died on January 1, 1705[12].
  • Michael Wigglesworth is buried at Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank[13].
  • Michael Wigglesworth was married to Sybil Sparhawk[14].
  • Michael Wigglesworth was married to Martha Mudge[15].
  • Michael Wigglesworth was married to Mary Rayner[16].
  • A child of Michael Wigglesworth was Edward Wigglesworth[17].
  • A child of Michael Wigglesworth was Abigail Tappan[18].
  • A child of Michael Wigglesworth was Esther Sewall[19].
  • A child of Michael Wigglesworth was Dorothy Upham[20].
  • Michael Wigglesworth held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Michael Wigglesworth's professions included poet[6].
  • Michael Wigglesworth worked as a theologian[7].
  • Michael Wigglesworth worked as a writer[8].
  • Michael Wigglesworth's professions included Christian minister[9].
  • Michael Wigglesworth was educated at Harvard University[22].
  • Michael Wigglesworth's religion is recorded as Protestantism[23].
  • Michael Wigglesworth's religion is recorded as Congregationalism in the United States[24].
  • Michael Wigglesworth is recorded as male[25].
  • Michael Wigglesworth's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Michael Wigglesworth's Commons category is recorded as Michael Wigglesworth[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Yorkshire[2], Michael Wigglesworth… Recorded date of birth include October 18, 1631[3] and January 1, 1631[11].

Education

Michael Wigglesworth's education included a stint at Harvard University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and Christian minister[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sybil Sparhawk[14], 1655–1708[28]; Martha Mudge[15], 1662–1690[29]; and Mary Rayner[16]. Children include Edward Wigglesworth[17], a theologian[30], 1693–1765[31]; Abigail Tappan[18], 1681–1771[32]; Esther Sewall[19], 1685–1759[33]; and Dorothy Upham[20]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[23], a Christian denominational family[34], founded in 1517[35] and Congregationalism in the United States[24], a Protestantism of an area[36], in United States[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 10, 1705[5] and January 1, 1705[12]. Michael Wigglesworth passed away in Malden[4]. Burial took place at Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank[13].

Why It Matters

Michael Wigglesworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Michael Wigglesworth born?

Michael Wigglesworth's place of birth was Yorkshire[2].

Where did Michael Wigglesworth die?

Michael Wigglesworth passed away in Malden[4].

Who was Michael Wigglesworth married to?

Michael Wigglesworth's spouses include Sybil Sparhawk[14], Martha Mudge[15], and Mary Rayner[16].

What did Michael Wigglesworth do for work?

Michael Wigglesworth worked as poet[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and Christian minister[9].

Where did Michael Wigglesworth go to school?

Michael Wigglesworth was educated at Harvard University[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Edward Wigglesworth, Abigail Tappan, Esther Sewall +1
    Family name Wigglesworth
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