James Hargreaves
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James Hargreaves
Summary
James Hargreaves is a human[1]. Born in Blackburn[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1720[3]. He died in Nottingham[4]. He died on April 22, 1778[5]. He worked as a carpenter[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (443 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Blackburn[2], James Hargreaves…
- James Hargreaves died in Nottingham[4].
- James Hargreaves was born on December 13, 1720[3].
- James Hargreaves was born on January 1, 1730[9].
- James Hargreaves died on April 22, 1778[5].
- James Hargreaves held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
- James Hargreaves's professions included carpenter[6].
- James Hargreaves's professions included inventor[7].
- James Hargreaves is recorded as male[11].
- James Hargreaves's instance of is recorded as human[12].
- James Hargreaves's Commons category is recorded as James Hargreaves (weaver)[13].
- James Hargreaves's family name is recorded as Hargreaves[14].
- James Hargreaves's given name is recorded as James[15].
- James Hargreaves's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
- James Hargreaves's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[17].
- James Hargreaves's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
- James Hargreaves's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+13'}[19].
- James Hargreaves's P14536 is recorded as 404439[20].
Body
Origins and Family
James Hargreaves's place of birth was Blackburn[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 13, 1720[3] and January 1, 1730[9].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include carpenter[6] and inventor[7].
Death and Burial
James Hargreaves died on April 22, 1778[5]. He died in Nottingham[4].
Why It Matters
James Hargreaves ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (443 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He is credited with the discovery of spinning jenny[23], a Q112091425[24].
FAQs
Where was James Hargreaves born?
James Hargreaves was born in Blackburn[2].
Where did James Hargreaves die?
James Hargreaves passed away in Nottingham[4].
What did James Hargreaves do for work?
James Hargreaves worked as carpenter[6] and inventor[7].
What did James Hargreaves discover?
James Hargreaves is credited as discoverer of spinning jenny[23].