John Speed

Summary

John Speed is a human^[1]. Born in Farndon^[2], he… he was born on 1551^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on July 28, 1629^[5]. He worked as a cartographer^[6], historian^[7], and map maker^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• John Speed's place of birth was Farndon^[2].
• John Speed passed away in London^[4].
• John Speed was born on 1551^[3].
• John Speed was born on 1552^[10].
• John Speed was born on 1542^[11].
• John Speed died on July 28, 1629^[5].
• John Speed died on 1629^[12].
• Burial took place at St Giles-without-Cripplegate^[13].
• A child of John Speed was John Speed^[14].
• John Speed held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• John Speed's professions included cartographer^[6].
• John Speed worked as a historian^[7].
• John Speed's professions included map maker^[8].
• John Speed's field of work was cartography^[16].
• A notable work attributed to John Speed is The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine^[17].
• John Speed is recorded as male^[18].
• John Speed's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• John Speed's Commons category is recorded as John Speed^[20].
• John Speed's family name is recorded as Speed^[21].
• John Speed's given name is recorded as John^[22].
• John Speed's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[23].
• John Speed's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[24].
• John Speed's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers^[25].
• John Speed's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[26].
• John Speed's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Speed^[27].

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Origins and Family

John Speed was born in Farndon^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1551^[3], 1552^[10], and 1542^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer^[6], historian^[7], and map maker^[8]. John Speed's field of work was cartography^[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Speed is The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine^[17].

Personal Life

A child of John Speed was he^[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 28, 1629^[5] and 1629^[12]. John Speed died in London^[4]. Burial took place at St Giles-without-Cripplegate^[13].

Why It Matters

John Speed ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was John Speed born?

John Speed's place of birth was Farndon^[2].

Where did John Speed die?

John Speed died in London^[4].

What did John Speed do for work?

John Speed worked as cartographer^[6], historian^[7], and map maker^[8].