John Shortland
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Summary
John Shortland was born on September 5, 1769[1], in England[2]. He died on January 21, 1810[3], in Basse-Terre[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: John Shortland[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[11]
- Commons category: John Shortland[12]
- Family name: Shortland[13]
- Given name: John[14]
- Manner of death: death in battle[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Sibling: Thomas George Shortland[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Shortland include Shortland[19], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[20], in Australia[21], founded in 1949[22].
Why It Matters
John Shortland is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Entities named for him include Shortland[19], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[20], in Australia[21], founded in 1949[22].
FAQs
Where was John Shortland born?
John Shortland was born in England[2].
Where did John Shortland die?
John Shortland died in Basse-Terre[4].
Who were John Shortland's parents?
John Shortland's father was John Shortland[7].
What did John Shortland do for work?
John Shortland worked as a military officer[5].