James Franklin

American colonial author, printer, newspaper publisher, and almanac publisher
Person human Q6134188
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James Franklin

Summary

James Franklin is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1697[3]. He passed away in Newport[4]. He died on February 4, 1735[5]. He worked as a journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], James Franklin…
  • James Franklin passed away in Newport[4].
  • James Franklin was born on February 4, 1697[3].
  • James Franklin died on February 4, 1735[5].
  • Burial took place at Common Burying Ground[8].
  • James Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin[9].
  • James Franklin's mother was Abiah Folger[10].
  • James Franklin was married to Ann Smith Franklin[11].
  • James Franklin held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Franklin's professions included journalist[6].
  • James Franklin is recorded as male[13].
  • James Franklin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Franklin's Commons category is recorded as James Franklin (printer)[15].
  • James Franklin's family name is recorded as Franklin[16].
  • James Franklin's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Franklin's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+5'}[18].
  • James Franklin's sibling is recorded as Benjamin Franklin[19].
  • James Franklin's sibling is recorded as Jane Franklin Mecom[20].

Body

Origins and Family

James Franklin's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on February 4, 1697[3]. His father was Josiah Franklin[9]. His mother was Abiah Folger[10].

Career and Affiliations

James Franklin worked as a journalist[6].

Personal Life

James Franklin was married to Ann Smith Franklin[11].

Death and Burial

James Franklin died on February 4, 1735[5]. He passed away in Newport[4]. He is buried at Common Burying Ground[8].

Why It Matters

James Franklin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Franklin born?

James Franklin's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did James Franklin die?

James Franklin died in Newport[4].

Who were James Franklin's parents?

James Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin[9]. James Franklin's mother was Abiah Folger[10].

Who was James Franklin married to?

James Franklin's spouses include Ann Smith Franklin[11].

What did James Franklin do for work?

James Franklin worked as journalist[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Beleg Tâl · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Q140322383
    Family name Franklin
    Sex or gender male
    Place of burial Common Burying Ground
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