Richard Jefferies
British naturalist and writer (1848–1887)
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Summary
Richard Jefferies was born on November 6, 1848[1], in Swindon[2]. He died on August 14, 1887[3], in Worthing[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and children's writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (387 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Richard Jefferies[13]
- Family name: Jefferies[14]
- Given name: Richard[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Library of the World's Best Literature[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: John Richard Jefferies[22]
- Different from: Richard Jeffrey[23]
- Writing language: English[24]
Why It Matters
Richard Jefferies has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Richard Jefferies born?
Richard Jefferies was born in Swindon[2].
Where did Richard Jefferies die?
Richard Jefferies passed away in Worthing[4].
What did Richard Jefferies do for work?
Richard Jefferies worked as a poet[5], writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and children's writer[9].