Sir John Woodroffe

English orientalist (1865–1936)
Person human Q1702223
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Sir John Woodroffe

Summary

Sir John Woodroffe is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on December 15, 1865[3]. He passed away in Beausoleil[4]. He died on January 16, 1936[5]. He worked as a judge[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kolkata[2], Sir John Woodroffe…
  • Sir John Woodroffe passed away in Beausoleil[4].
  • Sir John Woodroffe was born on December 15, 1865[3].
  • Sir John Woodroffe died on January 16, 1936[5].
  • Sir John Woodroffe died on January 18, 1936[10].
  • Sir John Woodroffe held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Sir John Woodroffe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's professions included judge[6].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Sir John Woodroffe worked as a writer[8].
  • Sir John Woodroffe held the position of judge[13].
  • Among Sir John Woodroffe's employers was University of Oxford[14].
  • Sir John Woodroffe was educated at University College, Oxford[15].
  • Sir John Woodroffe received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's religion is recorded as Hinduism[17].
  • Sir John Woodroffe is recorded as male[18].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's Commons category is recorded as John Woodroffe[20].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[22].
  • Sir John Woodroffe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Sir John Woodroffe's place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on December 15, 1865[3].

Education

Sir John Woodroffe's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Among Sir John Woodroffe's employers was University of Oxford[14]. He held the position of judge[13].

Recognition

Sir John Woodroffe received the Knight Bachelor[16].

Personal Life

Sir John Woodroffe's religion is recorded as Hinduism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 16, 1936[5] and January 18, 1936[10]. Sir John Woodroffe passed away in Beausoleil[4].

Why It Matters

Sir John Woodroffe ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Sir John Woodroffe born?

Sir John Woodroffe was born in Kolkata[2].

Where did Sir John Woodroffe die?

Sir John Woodroffe died in Beausoleil[4].

What did Sir John Woodroffe do for work?

Sir John Woodroffe worked as judge[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Sir John Woodroffe go to school?

Sir John Woodroffe was educated at University College, Oxford[15].

What awards did Sir John Woodroffe receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation judge, university teacher, writer
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