John Graves Simcoe

British army officer and the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (1752-1806)
Person human Q561352
John Graves Simcoe
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John Graves Simcoe

Summary

John Graves Simcoe is a human[1]. He was born in Cotterstock[2]. He was born on February 25, 1752[3]. He died in Exeter[4]. He died on October 26, 1806[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Q12526417[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,260 views/month, #6,444 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Graves Simcoe was born in Cotterstock[2].
  • John Graves Simcoe passed away in Exeter[4].
  • John Graves Simcoe was born on February 25, 1752[3].
  • John Graves Simcoe died on October 26, 1806[5].
  • John Graves Simcoe is buried at Wolford Chapel[10].
  • Among John Graves Simcoe's spouses was Elizabeth Simcoe[11].
  • A child of John Graves Simcoe was Henry Simcoe[12].
  • John Graves Simcoe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Graves Simcoe's professions included politician[6].
  • John Graves Simcoe's professions included Q12526417[7].
  • John Graves Simcoe worked as a military officer[8].
  • John Graves Simcoe held the position of lieutenant governor[14].
  • John Graves Simcoe held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • John Graves Simcoe was educated at Eton College[16].
  • John Graves Simcoe's education included a stint at Merton College[17].
  • John Graves Simcoe received the Person of National Historic Significance[18].
  • John Graves Simcoe is recorded as male[19].
  • John Graves Simcoe's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Graves Simcoe's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • John Graves Simcoe's Commons category is recorded as John Graves Simcoe[22].
  • John Graves Simcoe's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[23].
  • John Graves Simcoe's commander of is recorded as Cheshire Regiment[24].
  • John Graves Simcoe was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[25].
  • John Graves Simcoe was part of the conflict Siege of Boston[26].
  • John Graves Simcoe was part of the conflict Battle of Crooked Billet[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cotterstock[2], John Graves Simcoe… he was born on February 25, 1752[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[16], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Merton College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1264[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Q12526417[7], and military officer[8]. Positions held include lieutenant governor[14], a position[35] and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[15].

Recognition

John Graves Simcoe received the Person of National Historic Significance[18].

Personal Life

Among John Graves Simcoe's spouses was Elizabeth Simcoe[11]. A child of him was Henry Simcoe[12].

Death and Burial

John Graves Simcoe died on October 26, 1806[5]. He passed away in Exeter[4]. He is buried at Wolford Chapel[10].

Why It Matters

John Graves Simcoe ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,260 views/month, #6,444 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Graves Simcoe born?

Born in Cotterstock[2], John Graves Simcoe…

Where did John Graves Simcoe die?

John Graves Simcoe passed away in Exeter[4].

Who was John Graves Simcoe married to?

John Graves Simcoe's spouses include Elizabeth Simcoe[11].

What did John Graves Simcoe do for work?

John Graves Simcoe worked as politician[6], Q12526417[7], and military officer[8].

Where did John Graves Simcoe go to school?

John Graves Simcoe was educated at Eton College[16] and Merton College[17].

What awards did John Graves Simcoe receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Q243781
    Harper's tag → john-graves-simcoe
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, Q12526417, military officer
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  3. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → lieutenant general
    Educated at → —
    Given name → John
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