John Gray

English poet (1866–1934)
Person human Q730223
John Gray
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John Gray

Summary

John Gray is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bethnal Green[2]. He was born on March 2, 1866[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on June 14, 1934[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], Catholic priest[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Gray was born in Bethnal Green[2].
  • John Gray died in Edinburgh[4].
  • John Gray was born on March 2, 1866[3].
  • John Gray was born on March 9, 1866[12].
  • John Gray was born on March 10, 1866[13].
  • John Gray died on June 14, 1934[5].
  • John Gray held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • John Gray's professions included linguist[6].
  • John Gray worked as a poet[7].
  • John Gray's professions included novelist[8].
  • John Gray's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • John Gray's professions included writer[10].
  • John Gray worked as a translator[15].
  • John Gray held the position of rector[16].
  • Among John Gray's employers was Catholic Church[17].
  • John Gray's education included a stint at The Scots College[18].
  • John Gray's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • John Gray is recorded as male[20].
  • John Gray's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Gray's Commons category is recorded as John Gray (poet)[22].
  • John Gray's family name is recorded as Gray[23].
  • John Gray's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Gray's work location is recorded as Woolwich[25].
  • John Gray's work location is recorded as Edinburgh[26].
  • John Gray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Gray's place of birth was Bethnal Green[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 2, 1866[3], March 9, 1866[12], and March 10, 1866[13].

Education

John Gray was educated at The Scots College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], Catholic priest[9], writer[10], and translator[15]. Among John Gray's employers was Catholic Church[17]. He held the position of rector[16].

Personal Life

John Gray's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

John Gray died on June 14, 1934[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

John Gray ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Gray born?

John Gray's place of birth was Bethnal Green[2].

Where did John Gray die?

John Gray passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did John Gray do for work?

John Gray worked as linguist[6], poet[7], novelist[8], Catholic priest[9], and writer[10].

Where did John Gray go to school?

John Gray was educated at The Scots College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held rector
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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