Richard Cantillon

Irish-French economist and banker
Person human Q364975
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Richard Cantillon was born in 1675 in County Kerry [1][2][3][4][5]. He held citizenship in both Ireland and France . Cantillon worked as an economist, philosopher, writer, and banker .

He married Mary Anne O'Mahony in 1722, and she remained his spouse until at least the present time of the record . The couple had one child, Henrietta Cantillon [5]. His intellectual development was influenced by William Petty, John Locke, Cicero, Pliny the Elder, Edmond Halley, and Isaac Newton .

Cantillon died on May 14, 1734, in London .

Richard Cantillon

Summary

Richard Cantillon is a human[1]. He was born in County Kerry[2]. He was born on 1675[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 14, 1734[5]. He worked as an economist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (253 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cantillon was born in County Kerry[2].
  • Richard Cantillon passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Cantillon was born on 1675[3].
  • Richard Cantillon was born on January 1, 1680[11].
  • Richard Cantillon died on May 14, 1734[5].
  • Richard Cantillon was married to Mary Anne O'Mahony[12].
  • A child of Richard Cantillon was Henrietta Cantillon[13].
  • Richard Cantillon held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Richard Cantillon held citizenship in France[15].
  • Richard Cantillon worked as an economist[6].
  • Richard Cantillon's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Richard Cantillon worked as a writer[8].
  • Richard Cantillon's professions included banker[9].
  • Richard Cantillon was influenced by William Petty[16].
  • Richard Cantillon was influenced by John Locke[17].
  • Richard Cantillon was influenced by Cicero[18].
  • Richard Cantillon was influenced by Pliny the Elder[19].
  • Richard Cantillon was influenced by Edmond Halley[20].
  • Richard Cantillon was influenced by Isaac Newton[21].
  • Richard Cantillon is recorded as male[22].
  • Richard Cantillon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Richard Cantillon's Commons category is recorded as Richard Cantillon[24].
  • Richard Cantillon's family name is recorded as Cantillon[25].
  • Richard Cantillon's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Cantillon's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Cantillon was born in County Kerry[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1675[3] and January 1, 1680[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and banker[9].

Personal Life

Richard Cantillon was married to Mary Anne O'Mahony[12]. A child of him was Henrietta Cantillon[13].

Death and Burial

Richard Cantillon died on May 14, 1734[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Cantillon include Cantillon Effect[28], a phenomenon[29].

Why It Matters

Richard Cantillon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (253 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Cantillon Effect[28], a phenomenon[29].

FAQs

Where was Richard Cantillon born?

Born in County Kerry[2], Richard Cantillon…

Where did Richard Cantillon die?

Richard Cantillon died in London[4].

Who was Richard Cantillon married to?

Richard Cantillon's spouses include Mary Anne O'Mahony[12].

What did Richard Cantillon do for work?

Richard Cantillon worked as economist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and banker[9].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Personal Authority Wikibase of the Czech Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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