Adam Black

Scottish publisher and politician (1784-1874)
Person human Q277594
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Adam Black

Summary

Adam Black is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 20, 1784[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 24, 1874[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adam Black's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Adam Black passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Adam Black was born on February 20, 1784[3].
  • Adam Black died on January 24, 1874[5].
  • Adam Black is buried at Warriston Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Adam Black was Charles Bertram Black[10].
  • Adam Black held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Adam Black held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Adam Black worked as a politician[6].
  • Adam Black worked as a publisher[7].
  • Adam Black held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Adam Black held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Adam Black held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Adam Black held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[16].
  • Adam Black was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Adam Black's education included a stint at Royal High School[18].
  • Adam Black received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • Adam Black was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • Adam Black is recorded as male[21].
  • Adam Black's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Adam Black was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • Adam Black's Commons category is recorded as Adam Black[24].
  • Adam Black's family name is recorded as Black[25].
  • Adam Black's given name is recorded as Adam[26].
  • Adam Black's work location is recorded as Edinburgh[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adam Black was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 20, 1784[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[18], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and publisher[7]. Positions held include member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1859[37]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1857[40]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1852[43]; and Lord Provost of Edinburgh[16], a public office[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Recognition

Adam Black received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

Personal Life

A child of Adam Black was Charles Bertram Black[10]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

Adam Black died on January 24, 1874[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Warriston Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Adam Black ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Adam Black born?

Adam Black was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Adam Black die?

Adam Black passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Adam Black do for work?

Adam Black worked as politician[6] and publisher[7].

Where did Adam Black go to school?

Adam Black was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and Royal High School[18].

What awards did Adam Black receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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