James Harris
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Summary
James Harris was born on July 24, 1709[1], in Salisbury[2]. He died on December 22, 1780[3], in Salisbury[4]. He worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], grammarian[7], librettist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: James Harris[11]
- Mother: Lady Elizabeth Ashley-Cooper[12]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Clarke[13]
- Child: James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury[14], Catherine Gertrude Harris[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[16]
- Field of work: grammar[17], politics[18], music[19]
- Position held: member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[23]
- Educated at: Salisbury Cathedral School[24], Wadham College[25]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[26]
- Member of: Royal Society[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family name: Harris[29]
- Given name: James[30]
- Work location: Salisbury[31], England[32]
- Depicted by: James Harris[33], James Harris (1709–1780), Fellow Commoner[34]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[35], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
Why It Matters
James Harris has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was James Harris born?
James Harris was born in Salisbury[2].
Where did James Harris die?
James Harris died in Salisbury[4].
Who were James Harris's parents?
James Harris's father was James Harris[11]. James Harris's mother was Lady Elizabeth Ashley-Cooper[12].
Who was James Harris married to?
James Harris's spouses include Elizabeth Clarke[13].
What did James Harris do for work?
James Harris worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], grammarian[7], librettist[8], and writer[9].
Where did James Harris go to school?
James Harris was educated at Salisbury Cathedral School[24] and Wadham College[25].
What awards did James Harris receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26].