Richard Baxter

English Puritan church leader, poet, and hymn-writer
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Richard Baxter
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Richard Baxter

Summary

Richard Baxter is a human[1]. Born in Rowton[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1615[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 8, 1691[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], poet[9], and pastor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (944 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rowton[2], Richard Baxter…
  • Richard Baxter passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Baxter was born on November 12, 1615[3].
  • Richard Baxter was born on January 1, 1615[12].
  • Richard Baxter died on December 8, 1691[5].
  • Richard Baxter died on January 1, 1691[13].
  • Among Richard Baxter's spouses was Margaret Baxter[14].
  • Richard Baxter held citizenship in England[15].
  • Richard Baxter worked as a theologian[6].
  • Richard Baxter's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Richard Baxter worked as a writer[8].
  • Richard Baxter worked as a poet[9].
  • Richard Baxter's professions included pastor[10].
  • Richard Baxter's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[16].
  • Richard Baxter's religion is recorded as Nonconformists[17].
  • Richard Baxter is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Baxter's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Baxter's Commons category is recorded as Richard Baxter[20].
  • Richard Baxter's family name is recorded as Baxter[21].
  • Richard Baxter's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • Richard Baxter's work location is recorded as Worcester[23].
  • Richard Baxter's work location is recorded as Kidderminster[24].
  • Richard Baxter's depicted by is recorded as Richard Baxter[25].
  • Richard Baxter's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Richard Baxter's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Baxter's place of birth was Rowton[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 12, 1615[3] and January 1, 1615[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], poet[9], and pastor[10].

Personal Life

Richard Baxter was married to Margaret Baxter[14]. Religious affiliations include Presbyterianism[16], a religious denomination[28] and Nonconformists[17], a religious denomination[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 8, 1691[5] and January 1, 1691[13]. Richard Baxter passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Baxter ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (944 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Richard Baxter born?

Born in Rowton[2], Richard Baxter…

Where did Richard Baxter die?

Richard Baxter died in London[4].

Who was Richard Baxter married to?

Richard Baxter's spouses include Margaret Baxter[14].

What did Richard Baxter do for work?

Richard Baxter worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], poet[9], and pastor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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