Philip Freneau

American poet, nationalist, polemicist, sea captain and newspaper editor (1752-1832)
Person human Q1353873
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Philip Freneau

Summary

Philip Freneau is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 2, 1752[3]. He passed away in Freehold[4]. He died on December 18, 1832[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Philip Freneau's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Philip Freneau died in Freehold[4].
  • Philip Freneau was born on January 2, 1752[3].
  • Philip Freneau was born on 1752[11].
  • Philip Freneau died on December 18, 1832[5].
  • Philip Freneau died on 1832[12].
  • Philip Freneau is buried at New Jersey[13].
  • Philip Freneau held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Philip Freneau worked as a poet[6].
  • Philip Freneau worked as a writer[7].
  • Philip Freneau's professions included journalist[8].
  • Philip Freneau worked as an editor[9].
  • Philip Freneau held the position of editor-in-chief[15].
  • Philip Freneau's education included a stint at Princeton University[16].
  • Philip Freneau is recorded as male[17].
  • Philip Freneau's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Philip Freneau's Commons category is recorded as Philip Freneau[19].
  • The cause of death was hypothermia[20].
  • Philip Freneau's given name is recorded as Philip[21].
  • Philip Freneau's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Philip Freneau's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Philip Freneau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Philip Freneau's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[26]

  • Country: US[27]

  • Began / founded: 1752-01-02[28]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1832-12-18[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 64c0d160-460f-4f21-9f26-795069a9369f[30]

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Freneau was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 2, 1752[3] and 1752[11].

Education

Philip Freneau was educated at Princeton University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and editor[9]. Philip Freneau held the position of editor-in-chief[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 18, 1832[5] and 1832[12]. Philip Freneau passed away in Freehold[4]. The cause of death was hypothermia[20]. Burial took place at New Jersey[13].

Why It Matters

Philip Freneau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Philip Freneau born?

Born in New York City[2], Philip Freneau…

Where did Philip Freneau die?

Philip Freneau passed away in Freehold[4].

What did Philip Freneau do for work?

Philip Freneau worked as poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and editor[9].

Where did Philip Freneau go to school?

Philip Freneau was educated at Princeton University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death hypothermia
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Library of the World's Best Literature
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