John Cayley

Canadian pioneer of writing in digital media
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John Cayley

Summary

John Cayley is a human[1]. Born in Ottawa[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1956[3]. He worked as a researcher[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Cayley's place of birth was Ottawa[2].
  • John Cayley was born on January 1, 1956[3].
  • John Cayley held citizenship in Canada[6].
  • John Cayley worked as a researcher[4].
  • Among John Cayley's employers was Brown University[7].
  • John Cayley is recorded as male[8].
  • John Cayley's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • John Cayley's family name is recorded as Cayley[10].
  • John Cayley's given name is recorded as John[11].
  • John Cayley's official website is recorded as http://programmatology.shadoof.net[12].
  • John Cayley's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Electronic literature[13].

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Origins and Family

John Cayley's place of birth was Ottawa[2]. He was born on January 1, 1956[3].

Career and Affiliations

John Cayley's professions included researcher[4]. He was employed by Brown University[7].

Why It Matters

John Cayley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

FAQs

Where was John Cayley born?

John Cayley's place of birth was Ottawa[2].

What did John Cayley do for work?

John Cayley worked as researcher[4].

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  1. 20h ago · Printstream · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 1230558926
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id → 981058526098606706
    Library of congress authority id → nr91024045
    Imported from → —
    Country of citizenship → Canada
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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