Peter Beckford

Governor of Jamaica (1643–1710)
Person human Q7172745
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Peter Beckford

Summary

Peter Beckford is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1643[3]. He died on 1710[4]. He worked as a judge[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Peter Beckford was born in London[2].
  • Peter Beckford was born on January 1, 1643[3].
  • Peter Beckford died on 1710[4].
  • Peter Beckford died on April 3, 1710[7].
  • Peter Beckford's father was Peter Beckford, of Jamaica[8].
  • Peter Beckford's mother was Phillis[9].
  • Among Peter Beckford's spouses was Bridgett Beeston[10].
  • A child of Peter Beckford was Peter Beckford[11].
  • Peter Beckford worked as a judge[5].
  • Peter Beckford held the position of Governor of Jamaica[12].
  • Peter Beckford is recorded as male[13].
  • Peter Beckford's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Peter Beckford's given name is recorded as Peter[15].
  • Peter Beckford's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Peter Beckford's date of baptism is recorded as 1643[17].
  • Peter Beckford's social classification is recorded as slave owner[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Beckford's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1643[3]. His father was he, of Jamaica[8]. His mother was Phillis[9].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Beckford's professions included judge[5]. He held the position of Governor of Jamaica[12].

Personal Life

Peter Beckford was married to Bridgett Beeston[10]. A child of him was he[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1710[4] and April 3, 1710[7].

Why It Matters

Peter Beckford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Peter Beckford born?

Peter Beckford was born in London[2].

Who were Peter Beckford's parents?

Peter Beckford's father was Peter Beckford, of Jamaica[8]. Peter Beckford's mother was Phillis[9].

Who was Peter Beckford married to?

Peter Beckford's spouses include Bridgett Beeston[10].

What did Peter Beckford do for work?

Peter Beckford worked as judge[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1710-00-00T00:00:00Z, +1710-04-03T00:00:00Z
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  2. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 3
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'en']
    Place of birth → London
    Claims rich → —
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Social classification → slave owner
    Child → Peter Beckford
    Imported from → —
    Image → Peter Beckford.jpg
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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