Richard Cobbold

British cleric and writer (1797–1877)
Person human Q4225064
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Richard Cobbold

Summary

Richard Cobbold is a human[1]. He was born in Ipswich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1797[3]. He died on January 5, 1877[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], cleric[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cobbold was born in Ipswich[2].
  • Richard Cobbold was born on January 1, 1797[3].
  • Richard Cobbold died on January 5, 1877[4].
  • Richard Cobbold's father was John Cobbold[9].
  • Richard Cobbold's mother was Elizabeth Cobbold[10].
  • A child of Richard Cobbold was Thomas Spencer Cobbold[11].
  • Richard Cobbold held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Richard Cobbold held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Cobbold worked as a novelist[5].
  • Richard Cobbold's professions included cleric[6].
  • Richard Cobbold worked as a writer[7].
  • Richard Cobbold was educated at Gonville and Caius College[14].
  • Richard Cobbold is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Cobbold's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard Cobbold's Commons category is recorded as Richard Cobbold[17].
  • Richard Cobbold's family name is recorded as Cobbold[18].
  • Richard Cobbold's given name is recorded as Richard[19].
  • Richard Cobbold's official website is recorded as http://www.cobboldfht.com/[20].
  • Richard Cobbold's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1853[21].
  • Richard Cobbold's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Richard Cobbold's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Richard Cobbold's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Richard Cobbold's Commons Creator page is recorded as Richard Cobbold[25].
  • Richard Cobbold's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Richard Cobbold'}[26].
  • Richard Cobbold's sibling is recorded as Robert Knipe Cobbold[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Cobbold's place of birth was Ipswich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1797[3]. His father was John Cobbold[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Cobbold[10].

Education

Richard Cobbold was educated at Gonville and Caius College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[5], cleric[6], and writer[7].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Cobbold was Thomas Spencer Cobbold[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Cobbold died on January 5, 1877[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Cobbold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Richard Cobbold born?

Born in Ipswich[2], Richard Cobbold…

Who were Richard Cobbold's parents?

Richard Cobbold's father was John Cobbold[9]. Richard Cobbold's mother was Elizabeth Cobbold[10].

What did Richard Cobbold do for work?

Richard Cobbold worked as novelist[5], cleric[6], and writer[7].

Where did Richard Cobbold go to school?

Richard Cobbold was educated at Gonville and Caius College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Cobbold, Richard (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Cobbold, Richard (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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