Richard Nicolls

first English colonial governor of New York province
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Richard Nicolls

Summary

Richard Nicolls is a human[1]. He was born in Ampthill[2]. He was born on January 1, 1624[3]. He died in Suffolk[4]. He died on January 1, 1672[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ampthill[2], Richard Nicolls…
  • Richard Nicolls passed away in Suffolk[4].
  • Richard Nicolls was born on January 1, 1624[3].
  • Richard Nicolls died on January 1, 1672[5].
  • Richard Nicolls's father was Francis Nichols[8].
  • Richard Nicolls's mother was Margaret Bruce[9].
  • Richard Nicolls held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard Nicolls's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Nicolls held the position of Colonial Governor of New York[11].
  • Richard Nicolls is recorded as male[12].
  • Richard Nicolls's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Richard Nicolls's Commons category is recorded as Richard Nicolls[14].
  • Richard Nicolls was part of the conflict English Civil War[15].
  • Richard Nicolls's family name is recorded as Nicolls[16].
  • Richard Nicolls's given name is recorded as Richard[17].
  • Richard Nicolls's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Richard Nicolls's described by source is recorded as The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[19].
  • Richard Nicolls's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ampthill[2], Richard Nicolls… he was born on January 1, 1624[3]. His father was Francis Nichols[8]. His mother was Margaret Bruce[9].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Nicolls worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of Colonial Governor of New York[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Nicolls died on January 1, 1672[5]. He died in Suffolk[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Nicolls ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Richard Nicolls born?

Born in Ampthill[2], Richard Nicolls…

Where did Richard Nicolls die?

Richard Nicolls died in Suffolk[4].

Who were Richard Nicolls's parents?

Richard Nicolls's father was Francis Nichols[8]. Richard Nicolls's mother was Margaret Bruce[9].

What did Richard Nicolls do for work?

Richard Nicolls worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Nicolls, Richard (1624-1672), the first English governor of New York. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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