THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Samuel Pepys

English diarist and administrator (1633–1703)

Samuel Pepys has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 23, 1633 in London, United Kingdom.

Born

February 23, 1633

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

Died: May 26, 1703

Birthplace
London, United Kingdom
Professions
chronicler, diarist, writer, author, politician, judge, justice of the peace, secretary of state
Citizenship
Kingdom of England

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 23, 1633 (Integrated Authority File; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; FINA Wiki; Babelio; BnF authorities; Find a Grave; SNAC; RKDartists; Brockhaus Enzyklopädie) or February 23, 1632 (The Peerage).

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.

February 23, 1632

Precision: day · Rank: normal

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All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Samuel Pepys born?

Samuel Pepys was born in London, United Kingdom.

When did Samuel Pepys die?

Samuel Pepys died on May 26, 1703.