John Bowring

Summary

John Bowring is a human^[1]. Born in Exeter^[2], he… he was born on October 17, 1792^[3]. He passed away in Exeter^[4]. He died on November 23, 1872^[5]. He worked as an economist^[6], politician^[7], journalist^[8], translator^[9], and editor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• John Bowring was born in Exeter^[2].
• John Bowring died in Exeter^[4].
• John Bowring was born on October 17, 1792^[3].
• John Bowring was born on January 1, 1792^[12].
• John Bowring died on November 23, 1872^[5].
• John Bowring died on January 1, 1872^[13].
• Burial took place at Exeter Higher Cemetery^[14].
• John Bowring's father was Charles Bowring^[15].
• John Bowring's mother was Sarah Jane Anne Lane^[16].
• John Bowring was married to Deborah Bowring^[17].
• A child of John Bowring was John Charles Bowring^[18].
• A child of John Bowring was Lewin Bentham Bowring^[19].
• A child of John Bowring was Edgar Alfred Bowring^[20].
• A child of John Bowring was Frederick Hermann Bowring^[21].
• John Bowring held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[22].
• John Bowring held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[23].
• John Bowring's professions included economist^[6].
• John Bowring worked as a politician^[7].
• John Bowring's professions included journalist^[8].
• John Bowring worked as a translator^[9].
• John Bowring's professions included editor^[10].
• John Bowring's professions included diplomat^[24].
• John Bowring held the position of Governor of Hong Kong^[25].
• John Bowring held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[26].
• John Bowring held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[27].

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Origins and Family

John Bowring's place of birth was Exeter^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 17, 1792^[3] and January 1, 1792^[12]. His father was Charles Bowring^[15]. His mother was Sarah Jane Anne Lane^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist^[6], politician^[7], journalist^[8], translator^[9], editor^[10], and diplomat^[24]. Positions held include Governor of Hong Kong^[25], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1843^[30]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[26], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1847^[33]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[27], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1841^[36]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[37], a position^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1835^[40]; and ambassador^[41], a diplomatic rank^[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[43], a fellowship award^[44], in United Kingdom^[45]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[46], a grade of an order^[47], in United Kingdom^[48], founded in 1815^[49]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society^[50], a fellowship award^[51], in United Kingdom^[52].

Personal Life

Among John Bowring's spouses was Deborah Bowring^[17]. Children include John Charles Bowring^[18], a naturalist^[53], 1821–1893^[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[55]; Lewin Bentham Bowring^[19], a writer^[56], 1824–1910^[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[58], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Star of India^[59]; Edgar Alfred Bowring^[20], a linguist^[60], 1826–1911^[61], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[62]; and Frederick Hermann Bowring^[21], a classical scholar^[63], 1823–1917^[64], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[65]. His religion is recorded as Unitarianism^[66]. He was affiliated with the Radicals^[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 23, 1872^[5] and January 1, 1872^[13]. John Bowring passed away in Exeter^[4]. He is buried at Exeter Higher Cemetery^[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Bowring include Bowring Treaty^[68], a treaty^[69], in Thailand^[70].

Why It Matters

John Bowring ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[71] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[72]

Entities named for him include Bowring Treaty^[68], a treaty^[69], in Thailand^[70].

FAQs

Where was John Bowring born?

John Bowring was born in Exeter^[2].

Where did John Bowring die?

John Bowring passed away in Exeter^[4].

Who were John Bowring's parents?

John Bowring's father was Charles Bowring^[15]. John Bowring's mother was Sarah Jane Anne Lane^[16].

Who was John Bowring married to?

John Bowring's spouses include Deborah Bowring^[17].

What did John Bowring do for work?

John Bowring worked as economist^[6], politician^[7], journalist^[8], translator^[9], and editor^[10].

What awards did John Bowring receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[43], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[46], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society^[50].