Peter Beckford

Governor of Jamaica (1643–1710)
Person human Q7172745
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Peter Beckford

Summary

Peter Beckford is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1643[2]. He died on 1710[3]. He worked as a judge[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Peter Beckford was born on January 1, 1643[2].
  • Peter Beckford died on 1710[3].
  • Peter Beckford's father was Peter Beckford, of Jamaica[6].
  • Peter Beckford's mother was Phillis[7].
  • Among Peter Beckford's spouses was Bridgett Beeston[8].
  • A child of Peter Beckford was Peter Beckford[9].
  • Peter Beckford's professions included judge[4].
  • Peter Beckford held the position of Governor of Jamaica[10].
  • Peter Beckford is recorded as male[11].
  • Peter Beckford's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Peter Beckford's given name is recorded as Peter[13].
  • Peter Beckford's date of baptism is recorded as 1643[14].
  • Peter Beckford's social classification is recorded as slave owner[15].

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Origins and Family

Peter Beckford was born on January 1, 1643[2]. His father was he, of Jamaica[6]. His mother was Phillis[7].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Beckford's professions included judge[4]. He held the position of Governor of Jamaica[10].

Personal Life

Peter Beckford was married to Bridgett Beeston[8]. A child of him was he[9].

Death and Burial

Peter Beckford died on 1710[3].

Why It Matters

Peter Beckford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Peter Beckford's parents?

Peter Beckford's father was Peter Beckford, of Jamaica[6]. Peter Beckford's mother was Phillis[7].

Who was Peter Beckford married to?

Peter Beckford's spouses include Bridgett Beeston[8].

What did Peter Beckford do for work?

Peter Beckford worked as judge[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Social classification slave owner
    Child Peter Beckford
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    Image Peter Beckford.jpg
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