Paul Leicester Ford

American novelist and biographer (1865–1902)
Person human Q7152003
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Paul Leicester Ford

Summary

Paul Leicester Ford is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1865[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on May 8, 1902[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Leicester Ford was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Paul Leicester Ford passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Paul Leicester Ford was born on March 23, 1865[3].
  • Paul Leicester Ford was born on 1865[11].
  • Paul Leicester Ford died on May 8, 1902[5].
  • Paul Leicester Ford died on 1902[12].
  • Paul Leicester Ford is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[13].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's father was Gordon Lester Ford[14].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's mother was Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford[15].
  • Paul Leicester Ford held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Paul Leicester Ford worked as a novelist[6].
  • Paul Leicester Ford worked as a historian[7].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's professions included writer[8].
  • Paul Leicester Ford worked as a biographer[9].
  • Paul Leicester Ford was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[17].
  • Paul Leicester Ford was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Paul Leicester Ford is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's Commons category is recorded as Paul Leicester Ford[21].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[22].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[23].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's family name is recorded as Ford[24].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's work location is recorded as New York City[26].
  • Paul Leicester Ford's manner of death is recorded as homicide[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Paul Leicester Ford… Recorded date of birth include March 23, 1865[3] and 1865[11]. His father was Gordon Lester Ford[14]. His mother was Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and biographer[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 8, 1902[5] and 1902[12]. Paul Leicester Ford died in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Leicester Ford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Paul Leicester Ford born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Paul Leicester Ford…

Where did Paul Leicester Ford die?

Paul Leicester Ford passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who were Paul Leicester Ford's parents?

Paul Leicester Ford's father was Gordon Lester Ford[14]. Paul Leicester Ford's mother was Emily Ellsworth Fowler Ford[15].

What did Paul Leicester Ford do for work?

Paul Leicester Ford worked as novelist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and biographer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Manhattan
    Instance of human
    Given name Paul
    Manner of death homicide
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