Adam Ferguson
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Summary
Adam Ferguson was born on June 20, 1723[1], in Logierait[2]. He died on February 22, 1816[3], in St Andrews[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], librarian[6], historian[7], military personnel[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 1, 1723[11], 1723[12]
- Date of death: 1816[13]
- Place of burial: St Andrews Cathedral, Saint Andrews[14]
- Father: Adam Ferguson[15]
- Mother: Mary Gordon[16]
- Spouse: Catherine Burnett[17]
- Child: Sir Adam Ferguson[18], John Ferguson[19], Isabella Fergusson[20], Mary Fergusson[21], Margaret Fergusson[22], Joseph Fergusson[23]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24]
- Occupation: economist[25], writer[26], cleric[27], sociologist[28], university teacher[29], chaplain[30]
- Field of work: sociology[31], ethics[32], political philosophy[33]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[34], Advocates Library[35]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[36], University of St Andrews[37]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[38]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[39], Royal Society of Edinburgh[40], The Poker Club[41], The Select Society[42]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[43]
- Influenced by: Montesquieu[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Movement: Scottish Enlightenment[46], Scottish Common Sense Realism[47]
- Commons category: Adam Ferguson[48]
- Military, police or special rank: military chaplain[49]
- Family name: Ferguson[50]
- Given name: Adam[51]
- Topic's main category: Category:Adam Ferguson[52]
- Commons gallery: Adam Ferguson[53]
Why It Matters
Adam Ferguson has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Adam Ferguson born?
Adam Ferguson was born in Logierait[2].
Where did Adam Ferguson die?
Adam Ferguson passed away in St Andrews[4].
Who were Adam Ferguson's parents?
Adam Ferguson's father was Adam Ferguson[15]. Adam Ferguson's mother was Mary Gordon[16].
Who was Adam Ferguson married to?
Adam Ferguson's spouses include Catherine Burnett[17].
What did Adam Ferguson do for work?
Adam Ferguson worked as a philosopher[5], librarian[6], historian[7], military personnel[8], and essayist[9].
Where did Adam Ferguson go to school?
Adam Ferguson was educated at University of Edinburgh[36] and University of St Andrews[37].
What awards did Adam Ferguson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[38].