Richard Congreve

English philosopher (1818–1899)
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Richard Congreve

Summary

Richard Congreve is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leamington Hastings[2]. He was born on September 4, 1818[3]. He died in London Borough of Camden[4]. He died on July 5, 1899[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leamington Hastings[2], Richard Congreve…
  • Richard Congreve died in London Borough of Camden[4].
  • Richard Congreve was born on September 4, 1818[3].
  • Richard Congreve was born on January 1, 1818[10].
  • Richard Congreve died on July 5, 1899[5].
  • Richard Congreve died on January 1, 1899[11].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
  • Richard Congreve held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Richard Congreve's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Richard Congreve worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Richard Congreve's professions included writer[8].
  • Richard Congreve was employed by University of Oxford[14].
  • Richard Congreve was educated at Wadham College[15].
  • Richard Congreve was educated at Rugby School[16].
  • A notable student of Richard Congreve was Frederic Harrison[17].
  • A notable student of Richard Congreve was Edward Spencer Beesly[18].
  • Richard Congreve is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Congreve's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Congreve's Commons category is recorded as Richard Congreve[21].
  • Richard Congreve's family name is recorded as Congreve[22].
  • Richard Congreve's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard Congreve studied under Thomas Arnold[24].
  • Richard Congreve studied under Auguste Comte[25].
  • Richard Congreve's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[26].
  • Richard Congreve's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Congreve was born in Leamington Hastings[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 4, 1818[3] and January 1, 1818[10].

Education

Educated at Wadham College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1610[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Rugby School[16], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1567[34], headquartered in Rugby[35]. Studied under Thomas Arnold[24], a historian[36], 1795–1842[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38] and Auguste Comte[25], a repetitor[39], 1798–1857[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42], specialised in philosophy[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Richard Congreve was employed by University of Oxford[14]. Notable students include Frederic Harrison[17], a historian[44], 1831–1923[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46] and Edward Spencer Beesly[18], a philosopher[47], 1831–1915[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 5, 1899[5] and January 1, 1899[11]. Richard Congreve passed away in London Borough of Camden[4]. He is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Congreve ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Richard Congreve born?

Richard Congreve's place of birth was Leamington Hastings[2].

Where did Richard Congreve die?

Richard Congreve died in London Borough of Camden[4].

What did Richard Congreve do for work?

Richard Congreve worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Richard Congreve go to school?

Richard Congreve was educated at Wadham College[15] and Rugby School[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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