Christopher Codrington

Barbadian-born British soldier and colonial governor (1668–1710)
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Christopher Codrington

Summary

Christopher Codrington is a human[1]. Born in Barbuda[2], he… he was born on 1668[3]. He passed away in Barbuda[4]. He died on April 7, 1710[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], politician[7], slave trader[8], and plantation owner[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Barbuda[2], Christopher Codrington…
  • Christopher Codrington died in Barbuda[4].
  • Christopher Codrington was born on 1668[3].
  • Christopher Codrington died on April 7, 1710[5].
  • Christopher Codrington's father was Christopher Codrington[10].
  • Christopher Codrington held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Christopher Codrington held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Christopher Codrington worked as a soldier[6].
  • Christopher Codrington worked as a politician[7].
  • Christopher Codrington worked as a slave trader[8].
  • Christopher Codrington worked as a plantation owner[9].
  • Christopher Codrington's education included a stint at Christ Church[13].
  • Christopher Codrington is recorded as male[14].
  • Christopher Codrington's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Christopher Codrington's family name is recorded as Codrington[16].
  • Christopher Codrington's given name is recorded as Christopher[17].
  • Christopher Codrington's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Christopher Codrington's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Christopher Codrington's owner of is recorded as All Souls College Library[20].
  • Christopher Codrington's social classification is recorded as slave owner[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Codrington was born in Barbuda[2]. He was born on 1668[3]. His father was he[10].

Education

Christopher Codrington's education included a stint at Christ Church[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], politician[7], slave trader[8], and plantation owner[9].

Death and Burial

Christopher Codrington died on April 7, 1710[5]. He died in Barbuda[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Christopher Codrington include All Souls College Library[22], a university library[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Why It Matters

Entities named for Christopher Codrington include All Souls College Library[22], a university library[23], in United Kingdom[24].

FAQs

Where was Christopher Codrington born?

Christopher Codrington's place of birth was Barbuda[2].

Where did Christopher Codrington die?

Christopher Codrington passed away in Barbuda[4].

Who were Christopher Codrington's parents?

Christopher Codrington's father was Christopher Codrington[10].

What did Christopher Codrington do for work?

Christopher Codrington worked as soldier[6], politician[7], slave trader[8], and plantation owner[9].

Where did Christopher Codrington go to school?

Christopher Codrington was educated at Christ Church[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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