Richard Cumberland
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Summary
Richard Cumberland was born on July 15, 1631[1], in London[2]. He died on October 9, 1718[3], in Peterborough[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Richard Cumberland[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Occupation: bishop[13]
- Position held: Bishop of Peterborough[14]
- Educated at: Magdalene College[15], St Paul's School[16]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Cumberland[19]
- Given name: Richard[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[27], English[28]
- Name in native language: Richard Cumberland[29]
Why It Matters
Richard Cumberland has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Richard Cumberland born?
Richard Cumberland's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Richard Cumberland die?
Richard Cumberland passed away in Peterborough[4].
What did Richard Cumberland do for work?
Richard Cumberland worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and historian[9].
Where did Richard Cumberland go to school?
Richard Cumberland was educated at Magdalene College[15] and St Paul's School[16].