Martin Frobisher
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Summary
Martin Frobisher was born on January 1, 1535[1], in Altofts[2]. He died on November 15, 1594[3], in Plymouth[4]. He worked as an explorer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,392 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Giles-without-Cripplegate[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[8]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Martin Frobisher[11]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[12]
- Participated in conflict: Anglo-Spanish War[13]
- Family name: Frobisher[14]
- Given name: Martin[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martin Frobisher[16]
- Commons gallery: Martin Frobisher[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], The Encyclopedia Americana[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Martin Frobisher include Frobisher Bay[27], a bay[28], in Canada[29].
Why It Matters
Martin Frobisher has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Frobisher Bay[27], a bay[28], in Canada[29].
FAQs
Where was Martin Frobisher born?
Martin Frobisher was born in Altofts[2].
Where did Martin Frobisher die?
Martin Frobisher passed away in Plymouth[4].
What did Martin Frobisher do for work?
Martin Frobisher worked as an explorer[5].
What awards did Martin Frobisher receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[9].