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John Howard Payne

American actor and writer (1791-1852)

John Howard Payne has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 9, 1791 in New York City, United States.

Born

June 9, 1791

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: April 10, 1852

Birthplace
New York City, United States
Professions
writer, translator, playwright, librettist, lyricist, stage actor, diplomat, songwriter, actor, poet
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 9, 1791 (International Music Score Library Project; BnF authorities; Find a Grave; Brockhaus Enzyklopädie; SNAC) or in 1792 (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was John Howard Payne born?

John Howard Payne was born in New York City, United States.

When did John Howard Payne die?

John Howard Payne died on April 10, 1852.