Richard Allen

American minister, educator, writer (1760-1831)
Person human Q2567590
Richard Allen
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Richard Allen

Summary

Richard Allen is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1760[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on March 26, 1831[5]. He worked as a pastor[6], human rights defender[7], abolitionist[8], and religious leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (550 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Allen's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Richard Allen passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Richard Allen was born on February 14, 1760[3].
  • Richard Allen died on March 26, 1831[5].
  • Burial took place at Pennsylvania[11].
  • A child of Richard Allen was Peter Allen[12].
  • Richard Allen held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Richard Allen is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Richard Allen's professions included pastor[6].
  • Richard Allen's professions included human rights defender[7].
  • Richard Allen's professions included abolitionist[8].
  • Richard Allen's professions included religious leader[9].
  • Richard Allen held the position of bishop[15].
  • Richard Allen's religion is recorded as African Methodist Episcopal Church[16].
  • Richard Allen is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Allen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Allen's Commons category is recorded as Richard Allen (bishop)[19].
  • The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[20].
  • Richard Allen's family name is recorded as Allen[21].
  • Richard Allen's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • Richard Allen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Richard Allen's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Politics (2006 ed.)[24].
  • Richard Allen's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[25].
  • Richard Allen's described by source is recorded as People of the Underground Railroad: a biographical dictionary[26].
  • Richard Allen's described by source is recorded as African-American Religious Leaders[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Richard Allen… he was born on February 14, 1760[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[6], human rights defender[7], abolitionist[8], and religious leader[9]. Richard Allen held the position of bishop[15].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Allen was Peter Allen[12]. His religion is recorded as African Methodist Episcopal Church[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Allen died on March 26, 1831[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[20]. Burial took place at Pennsylvania[11].

Why It Matters

Richard Allen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (550 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Richard Allen born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Richard Allen…

Where did Richard Allen die?

Richard Allen died in Philadelphia[4].

What did Richard Allen do for work?

Richard Allen worked as pastor[6], human rights defender[7], abolitionist[8], and religious leader[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation pastor, human rights defender, abolitionist +1
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  2. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation pastor, human rights defender, abolitionist +1
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Richard
    Ethnic group African Americans
    Different from Richard Allen
    Sex or gender male
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