Malachy Postlethwayt

British lexicographer
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Summary

Malachy Postlethwayt is a human[1]. Born in Middlesex[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1707[3]. He died on January 1, 1767[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], and merchant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Middlesex[2].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt was born on January 1, 1707[3].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt was born on May 5, 1707[9].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt died on January 1, 1767[4].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt died on September 13, 1767[10].
  • Burial took place at Clerkenwell[11].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt worked as a lexicographer[5].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt worked as a linguist[6].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's professions included merchant[7].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[13].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt is recorded as male[14].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's Commons category is recorded as Malachy Postlethwayt[16].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's family name is recorded as Postlethwayt[17].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's given name is recorded as Malachy[18].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's Commons Creator page is recorded as Malachy Postelthwayt[21].
  • Malachy Postlethwayt's sibling is recorded as James Postlethwayt[22].

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Origins and Family

Malachy Postlethwayt's place of birth was Middlesex[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1707[3] and May 5, 1707[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], linguist[6], and merchant[7].

Recognition

Malachy Postlethwayt received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1767[4] and September 13, 1767[10]. Burial took place at Clerkenwell[11].

Why It Matters

Malachy Postlethwayt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Malachy Postlethwayt born?

Born in Middlesex[2].

What did Malachy Postlethwayt do for work?

Malachy Postlethwayt worked as lexicographer[5], linguist[6], and merchant[7].

What awards did Malachy Postlethwayt receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1767-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1767-09-13T00:00:00Z
    Date of birth → +1707-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1707-05-05T00:00:00Z
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'is']
    Place of birth → Middlesex
    Sitelink count → 6
    Claims rich → —
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  3. 21w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Award received → Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
    Given name → Malachy
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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