Richard Cumberland

English dramatist and civil servant (1732–1811)
Person human Q1439360
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Richard Cumberland

Summary

Richard Cumberland is a human[1]. He was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on February 19, 1732[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 7, 1811[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cumberland's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • Richard Cumberland passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Cumberland was born on February 19, 1732[3].
  • Richard Cumberland was born on February 19, 1731[11].
  • Richard Cumberland was born on 1732[12].
  • Richard Cumberland died on May 7, 1811[5].
  • Richard Cumberland died on January 1, 1811[13].
  • Richard Cumberland is buried at Westminster Abbey[14].
  • Richard Cumberland's father was Denison Cumberland[15].
  • Richard Cumberland's mother was Johanna Bentley[16].
  • Among Richard Cumberland's spouses was Elizabeth Ridge[17].
  • A child of Richard Cumberland was Elizabeth Cumberland[18].
  • A child of Richard Cumberland was Charles Cumberland[19].
  • A child of Richard Cumberland was William Cumberland[20].
  • A child of Richard Cumberland was George Cumberland[21].
  • A child of Richard Cumberland was Richard Cumberland[22].
  • Richard Cumberland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
  • Richard Cumberland worked as a writer[6].
  • Richard Cumberland's professions included playwright[7].
  • Richard Cumberland's professions included novelist[8].
  • Richard Cumberland's professions included essayist[9].
  • Richard Cumberland was educated at Trinity College[24].
  • Richard Cumberland is recorded as male[25].
  • Richard Cumberland's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Richard Cumberland's Commons category is recorded as Richard Cumberland[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Cumberland was born in Cambridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 19, 1732[3], February 19, 1731[11], and 1732[12]. His father was Denison Cumberland[15]. His mother was Johanna Bentley[16].

Education

Richard Cumberland was educated at Trinity College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], and essayist[9].

Personal Life

Richard Cumberland was married to Elizabeth Ridge[17]. Children include Elizabeth Cumberland[18], 1760–1837[28]; Charles Cumberland[19], a cricketer[29], 1764–1835[30], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31]; William Cumberland[20], 1766–1833[32]; George Cumberland[21]; and he[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 7, 1811[5] and January 1, 1811[13]. Richard Cumberland passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[14].

Why It Matters

Richard Cumberland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Richard Cumberland born?

Born in Cambridge[2], Richard Cumberland…

Where did Richard Cumberland die?

Richard Cumberland passed away in London[4].

Who were Richard Cumberland's parents?

Richard Cumberland's father was Denison Cumberland[15]. Richard Cumberland's mother was Johanna Bentley[16].

Who was Richard Cumberland married to?

Richard Cumberland's spouses include Elizabeth Ridge[17].

What did Richard Cumberland do for work?

Richard Cumberland worked as writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], and essayist[9].

Where did Richard Cumberland go to school?

Richard Cumberland was educated at Trinity College[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Q27158239. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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