Johnny Appleseed
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Summary
Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774[1], in Leominster[2]. He died on March 18, 1845[3], in Fort Wayne[4]. He worked as a missionary[5], real estate developer[6], botanist[7], and fruit grower[8]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,372 views/month, #2,286 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Johnny Appleseed Park[10]
- Father: Nathaniel Chapman[11]
- Mother: Elizabeth Simons[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: plant nursery practise[14], missionary work[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Johnny Appleseed[17]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[18]
- Family name: Chapman[19]
- Given name: John[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Described by source: The New Student's Reference Work[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
Johnny Appleseed has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Johnny Appleseed born?
Johnny Appleseed was born in Leominster[2].
Where did Johnny Appleseed die?
Johnny Appleseed died in Fort Wayne[4].
Who were Johnny Appleseed's parents?
Johnny Appleseed's father was Nathaniel Chapman[11]. Johnny Appleseed's mother was Elizabeth Simons[12].
What did Johnny Appleseed do for work?
Johnny Appleseed worked as a missionary[5], real estate developer[6], botanist[7], and fruit grower[8].