John Josselyn

English traveller to New England; (1638-1665)
Person human Q6242285
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John Josselyn

Summary

John Josselyn is a human[1]. He was born on 1638[2]. He died on 1675[3]. He worked as a naturalist[4].

Key Facts

  • John Josselyn was born on 1638[2].
  • John Josselyn died on 1675[3].
  • John Josselyn worked as a naturalist[4].
  • John Josselyn is recorded as male[5].
  • John Josselyn's instance of is recorded as human[6].
  • John Josselyn's family name is recorded as Josselyn[7].
  • John Josselyn's given name is recorded as John[8].
  • John Josselyn's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[9].
  • John Josselyn's described by source is recorded as The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[10].

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Origins and Family

John Josselyn was born on 1638[2].

Career and Affiliations

John Josselyn worked as a naturalist[4].

Death and Burial

John Josselyn died on 1675[3].

FAQs

What did John Josselyn do for work?

John Josselyn worked as naturalist[4].

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Date of birth +1638-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Date of death +1675-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Unz review author id JosselynJohn
    Banq authority id 0000922385
    Shakeosphere person id 44294
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