Richard Payne Knight

English classical scholar and connoisseur (1750-1824)
Person human Q833886
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Richard Payne Knight

Summary

Richard Payne Knight is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hereford[2]. He was born on February 15, 1750[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 23, 1824[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hereford[2], Richard Payne Knight…
  • Richard Payne Knight passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Payne Knight was born on February 15, 1750[3].
  • Richard Payne Knight died on April 23, 1824[5].
  • Richard Payne Knight is buried at St Mary's Church, Wormsley[12].
  • Richard Payne Knight's father was Thomas Knight[13].
  • Richard Payne Knight's mother was Ursula Nash[14].
  • Richard Payne Knight held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Richard Payne Knight worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Richard Payne Knight's professions included linguist[7].
  • Richard Payne Knight worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Richard Payne Knight's professions included politician[9].
  • Richard Payne Knight worked as a writer[10].
  • Richard Payne Knight worked as a classical scholar[16].
  • Richard Payne Knight held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Richard Payne Knight held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Richard Payne Knight held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Richard Payne Knight held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Richard Payne Knight held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Richard Payne Knight held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Payne Knight is Carmina Homerica[23].
  • Richard Payne Knight was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Richard Payne Knight is recorded as male[25].
  • Richard Payne Knight's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Richard Payne Knight's Commons category is recorded as Richard Payne Knight[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hereford[2], Richard Payne Knight… he was born on February 15, 1750[3]. His father was Thomas Knight[13]. His mother was Ursula Nash[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], politician[9], writer[10], and classical scholar[16]. Positions held include member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[21]; and member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Payne Knight is Carmina Homerica[23].

Death and Burial

Richard Payne Knight died on April 23, 1824[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Wormsley[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Payne Knight has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Richard Payne Knight born?

Born in Hereford[2], Richard Payne Knight…

Where did Richard Payne Knight die?

Richard Payne Knight passed away in London[4].

Who were Richard Payne Knight's parents?

Richard Payne Knight's father was Thomas Knight[13]. Richard Payne Knight's mother was Ursula Nash[14].

What did Richard Payne Knight do for work?

Richard Payne Knight worked as anthropologist[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], politician[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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