Simon Forman

English astrologer, occultist and herbalist
Person human Q3437136
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Simon Forman

Summary

Simon Forman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quidhampton[2]. He was born on December 31, 1552[3]. He died in River Thames[4]. He died on September 12, 1611[5]. He worked as an astrologer[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Simon Forman's place of birth was Quidhampton[2].
  • Simon Forman passed away in River Thames[4].
  • Simon Forman was born on December 31, 1552[3].
  • Simon Forman died on September 12, 1611[5].
  • Simon Forman's professions included astrologer[6].
  • Simon Forman's professions included writer[7].
  • Simon Forman's education included a stint at Magdalen College[9].
  • Simon Forman is recorded as male[10].
  • Simon Forman's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Simon Forman's Commons category is recorded as Simon Forman[12].
  • The cause of death was drowning[13].
  • Simon Forman's residence is recorded as Lambeth[14].
  • Simon Forman's family name is recorded as Forman[15].
  • Simon Forman's given name is recorded as Simon[16].
  • Simon Forman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Simon Forman's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18].
  • Simon Forman's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[19].
  • Simon Forman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Simon Forman's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Forman was born in Quidhampton[2]. He was born on December 31, 1552[3].

Education

Simon Forman's education included a stint at Magdalen College[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astrologer[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

Simon Forman died on September 12, 1611[5]. He passed away in River Thames[4]. The cause of death was drowning[13].

Why It Matters

Simon Forman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

FAQs

Where was Simon Forman born?

Born in Quidhampton[2], Simon Forman…

Where did Simon Forman die?

Simon Forman died in River Thames[4].

What did Simon Forman do for work?

Simon Forman worked as astrologer[6] and writer[7].

Where did Simon Forman go to school?

Simon Forman was educated at Magdalen College[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astrologer, writer
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058614680406706
    Educated at Magdalen College
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instance of human
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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