James Martineau

English religious philosopher (1805-1900)
Person human Q1680771
James Martineau
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James Martineau

Summary

James Martineau is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], he… he was born on April 21, 1805[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 11, 1900[5]. He worked as a writer[6], Protestant theologian[7], philosopher of religion[8], and pastor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Martineau's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • James Martineau died in London[4].
  • James Martineau was born on April 21, 1805[3].
  • James Martineau died on January 11, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • James Martineau's father was Thomas Martineau[12].
  • James Martineau's mother was Elizabeth Rankin[13].
  • Among James Martineau's spouses was Helen Higginson[14].
  • A child of James Martineau was Russell Martineau[15].
  • A child of James Martineau was Edith Martineau[16].
  • A child of James Martineau was Gertrude Martineau[17].
  • James Martineau held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • James Martineau held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • James Martineau's professions included writer[6].
  • James Martineau's professions included Protestant theologian[7].
  • James Martineau's professions included philosopher of religion[8].
  • James Martineau worked as a pastor[9].
  • James Martineau's education included a stint at Harris Manchester College[20].
  • James Martineau was educated at Norwich School[21].
  • James Martineau received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • James Martineau was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • James Martineau's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[24].
  • James Martineau is recorded as male[25].
  • James Martineau's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • James Martineau's Commons category is recorded as James Martineau[27].

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Origins and Family

James Martineau's place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on April 21, 1805[3]. His father was Thomas Martineau[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Rankin[13].

Education

Educated at Harris Manchester College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Norwich School[21], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1980[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], Protestant theologian[7], philosopher of religion[8], and pastor[9].

Recognition

James Martineau received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

Personal Life

Among James Martineau's spouses was Helen Higginson[14]. Children include Russell Martineau[15], an orientalist[34], 1831–1898[35]; Edith Martineau[16], a painter[36], 1842–1909[37], of United Kingdom[38], specialised in painting[39]; and Gertrude Martineau[17], a painter[40], 1837–1924[41]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[24].

Death and Burial

James Martineau died on January 11, 1900[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Martineau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was James Martineau born?

James Martineau was born in Norwich[2].

Where did James Martineau die?

James Martineau passed away in London[4].

Who were James Martineau's parents?

James Martineau's father was Thomas Martineau[12]. James Martineau's mother was Elizabeth Rankin[13].

Who was James Martineau married to?

James Martineau's spouses include Helen Higginson[14].

What did James Martineau do for work?

James Martineau worked as writer[6], Protestant theologian[7], philosopher of religion[8], and pastor[9].

Where did James Martineau go to school?

James Martineau was educated at Harris Manchester College[20] and Norwich School[21].

What awards did James Martineau receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'sv']
    Harper's tag → james-martineau
    Occupation → writer, Protestant theologian, philosopher of religion +1
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  2. 7w ago · Verbex · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, Protestant theologian, philosopher of religion +1
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  3. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Child → Russell Martineau, Edith Martineau, Gertrude Martineau
    Given name → James
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject Christian Hymns
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