John X. Merriman

South African politician (1841-1926)
Person human Q1800483
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John X. Merriman

Summary

John X. Merriman is a human[1]. Born in Street[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1841[3]. He died in Stellenbosch[4]. He died on August 1, 1926[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John X. Merriman's place of birth was Street[2].
  • John X. Merriman passed away in Stellenbosch[4].
  • John X. Merriman was born on January 1, 1841[3].
  • John X. Merriman died on August 1, 1926[5].
  • John X. Merriman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • John X. Merriman worked as a politician[6].
  • John X. Merriman held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[9].
  • John X. Merriman's education included a stint at Diocesan College[10].
  • John X. Merriman's education included a stint at Radley College[11].
  • John X. Merriman is recorded as male[12].
  • John X. Merriman's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John X. Merriman was affiliated with the South African Party[14].
  • John X. Merriman's Commons category is recorded as John X Merriman[15].
  • John X. Merriman's family name is recorded as Merriman[16].
  • John X. Merriman's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John X. Merriman's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[18].
  • John X. Merriman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John X. Merriman's place of birth was Street[2]. He was born on January 1, 1841[3].

Education

Educated at Diocesan College[10], a high school[20], in South Africa[21], founded in 1849[22] and Radley College[11], an independent school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1847[25].

Career and Affiliations

John X. Merriman worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of Prime Minister of the Cape Colony[9].

Personal Life

John X. Merriman was affiliated with the South African Party[14].

Death and Burial

John X. Merriman died on August 1, 1926[5]. He died in Stellenbosch[4].

Why It Matters

John X. Merriman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was John X. Merriman born?

John X. Merriman was born in Street[2].

Where did John X. Merriman die?

John X. Merriman died in Stellenbosch[4].

What did John X. Merriman do for work?

John X. Merriman worked as politician[6].

Where did John X. Merriman go to school?

John X. Merriman was educated at Diocesan College[10] and Radley College[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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