John Masefield

English poet and writer (1878–1967)
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John Masefield
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John Masefield

Summary

John Masefield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ledbury[2]. He was born on June 1, 1878[3]. He passed away in Abingdon-on-Thames[4]. He died on May 12, 1967[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], journalist[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (873 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Masefield was born in Ledbury[2].
  • John Masefield died in Abingdon-on-Thames[4].
  • John Masefield was born on June 1, 1878[3].
  • John Masefield died on May 12, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Poets' Corner[12].
  • John Masefield's father was George Masefield[13].
  • John Masefield's mother was Caroline[14].
  • A child of John Masefield was Judith Masefield[15].
  • John Masefield held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • John Masefield worked as a poet[6].
  • John Masefield's professions included writer[7].
  • John Masefield's professions included children's writer[8].
  • John Masefield's professions included journalist[9].
  • John Masefield worked as a novelist[10].
  • John Masefield held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Masefield was educated at Warwick School[18].
  • John Masefield received the Order of Merit[19].
  • John Masefield is recorded as male[20].
  • John Masefield's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Masefield's Commons category is recorded as John Masefield[22].
  • John Masefield's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[23].
  • John Masefield's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[24].
  • John Masefield's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
  • John Masefield's family name is recorded as Masefield[26].
  • John Masefield's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ledbury[2], John Masefield… he was born on June 1, 1878[3]. His father was George Masefield[13]. His mother was Caroline[14].

Education

John Masefield's education included a stint at Warwick School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], journalist[9], and novelist[10]. John Masefield held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[17].

Recognition

John Masefield received the Order of Merit[19].

Personal Life

A child of John Masefield was Judith Masefield[15].

Death and Burial

John Masefield died on May 12, 1967[5]. He died in Abingdon-on-Thames[4]. He is buried at Poets' Corner[12].

Why It Matters

John Masefield ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (873 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Masefield born?

John Masefield's place of birth was Ledbury[2].

Where did John Masefield die?

John Masefield died in Abingdon-on-Thames[4].

Who were John Masefield's parents?

John Masefield's father was George Masefield[13]. John Masefield's mother was Caroline[14].

What did John Masefield do for work?

John Masefield worked as poet[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], journalist[9], and novelist[10].

Where did John Masefield go to school?

John Masefield was educated at Warwick School[18].

What awards did John Masefield receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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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  1. 12h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John, John Edward
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