Samuel Johnson

President of Columbia University (1696-1772)
Person human Q2791832
Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson

Summary

Samuel Johnson is a human[1]. He was born in Guilford[2]. He was born on October 14, 1696[3]. He passed away in Stratford[4]. He died on January 6, 1772[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], pastor[7], grammarian[8], and Hebraist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Johnson was born in Guilford[2].
  • Samuel Johnson passed away in Stratford[4].
  • Samuel Johnson was born on October 14, 1696[3].
  • Samuel Johnson was born on January 1, 1696[11].
  • Samuel Johnson died on January 6, 1772[5].
  • Samuel Johnson died on January 1, 1772[12].
  • Samuel Johnson's father was Samuel Johnson[13].
  • Samuel Johnson's mother was Mary Sage[14].
  • A child of Samuel Johnson was William Samuel Johnson[15].
  • Samuel Johnson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Samuel Johnson's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Samuel Johnson worked as a pastor[7].
  • Samuel Johnson worked as a grammarian[8].
  • Samuel Johnson's professions included Hebraist[9].
  • Among Samuel Johnson's employers was Columbia University[17].
  • Samuel Johnson's education included a stint at Yale College[18].
  • Samuel Johnson's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[19].
  • Samuel Johnson is recorded as male[20].
  • Samuel Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Samuel Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Johnson (American educator)[22].
  • Samuel Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[23].
  • Samuel Johnson's given name is recorded as Samuel[24].
  • Samuel Johnson's described by source is recorded as Annals of the American Pulpit[25].
  • Samuel Johnson's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[26].
  • Samuel Johnson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Johnson was born in Guilford[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1696[3] and January 1, 1696[11]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Mary Sage[14].

Education

Samuel Johnson was educated at Yale College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], pastor[7], grammarian[8], and Hebraist[9]. Samuel Johnson was employed by Columbia University[17].

Personal Life

A child of Samuel Johnson was William Samuel Johnson[15]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 6, 1772[5] and January 1, 1772[12]. Samuel Johnson passed away in Stratford[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel Johnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Johnson born?

Samuel Johnson's place of birth was Guilford[2].

Where did Samuel Johnson die?

Samuel Johnson died in Stratford[4].

Who were Samuel Johnson's parents?

Samuel Johnson's father was Samuel Johnson[13]. Samuel Johnson's mother was Mary Sage[14].

What did Samuel Johnson do for work?

Samuel Johnson worked as philosopher[6], pastor[7], grammarian[8], and Hebraist[9].

Where did Samuel Johnson go to school?

Samuel Johnson was educated at Yale College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Guilford
    Citizenship
    Educated at Yale College
    Given name Samuel
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