Jane Franklin
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Summary
Jane Franklin was born on December 4, 1791[1], in London[2]. She died on July 18, 1875[3], in London[4]. She worked as an explorer[5], philanthropist[6], and traveler[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,277 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1792[9]
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: John Franklin[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Award received: Founder’s Medal[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Commons category: Jane Franklin[16]
- Family name: Franklin[17], Griffin[18]
- Given name: Jane[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[21], A historical dictionary of British women[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Present in work: The Discovery of Slowness[24]
- P14536: 385813[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jane Franklin include Franklin[26], a town[27], in Australia[28]; Lady Franklin Bay[29], a bay[30], in Canada[31]; Lady Franklin Island[32], an island[33], in Canada[34]; and Lady Franklinfjorden[35], a fjord[36], in Norway[37].
Why It Matters
Jane Franklin has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for her include Franklin[26], a town[27], in Australia[28]; Lady Franklin Bay[29], a bay[30], in Canada[31]; Lady Franklin Island[32], an island[33], in Canada[34]; and Lady Franklinfjorden[35], a fjord[36], in Norway[37].
FAQs
Where was Jane Franklin born?
Jane Franklin was born in London[2].
Where did Jane Franklin die?
Jane Franklin passed away in London[4].
Who was Jane Franklin married to?
Jane Franklin's spouses include John Franklin[11].
What did Jane Franklin do for work?
Jane Franklin worked as an explorer[5], philanthropist[6], and traveler[7].
What awards did Jane Franklin receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[14].