in 1540
Precision: year · Rank: normal
- Source: RKDartists
THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John White
English artist, and an early pioneer of English efforts to settle the New World (1540-1593)
John White has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1539 in London, United Kingdom.
Born
in 1539
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: in 1593
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Professions
- scientific illustrator, settler, artist, draftsperson, cartographer, painter, map maker, world traveler
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: in 1539 (Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers) or in 1540 (RKDartists).
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.
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was John White born?
John White was born in London, United Kingdom.
When did John White die?
John White died in 1593.