Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:oppression gptkb:historians |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:British_Museum
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkb:Society_of_Antiquaries_of_London |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1731-03-03
|
| gptkbp:children |
Francis Grose Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
inspiration for future historians
advancement of antiquarian studies cultural documentation of 18th century England documentation of British folklore popularizing slang terms research on historical linguistics study of English dialects |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1799-06-12
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:St._Paul's_School,_London
|
| gptkbp:field |
antiquities
lexicography |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Francis Grose
|
| gptkbp:influence |
lexicography in the 18th century
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
later lexicographers
British cultural studies |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Samuel_Johnson
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
advocacy for historical education
development of historical societies advocacy for preservation of historical sites support for local history projects advocacy for historical accuracy mentorship of young historians promotion of historical literacy editing historical texts writing articles for journals writing reviews of historical works military service in the British Army collaboration with artists for historical illustrations collaboration with other antiquarians contribution to historical encyclopedias engagement with the public on historical matters field surveys of antiquities organization of historical exhibitions participation in archaeological digs participation in historical debates promotion of public interest in history public lectures on antiquities writing pamphlets on historical topics |
| gptkbp:known_for |
vulgar tongue dictionary
detailed descriptions of antiquities |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on modern dictionaries
preservation of historical language |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first comprehensive dictionary of slang
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Brompton,_London
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary Grose
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
The Antiquities of England and Wales
The History of the English Stage The Provincial Glossary |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Captain_Arthur_Phillip
gptkb:Arthur_Phillip gptkb:Sir_Arthur_Phillip |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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