Alexander Brunton

Church of Scotland minister and scholar of oriental languages
Person human Q18526371
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Alexander Brunton

Summary

Alexander Brunton is a human[1]. He was born on October 2, 1772[2]. He died on February 9, 1854[3]. He worked as a civil servant[4], orientalist[5], and university teacher[6].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Brunton was born on October 2, 1772[2].
  • Alexander Brunton died on February 9, 1854[3].
  • Alexander Brunton is buried at Kirk of the Canongate[7].
  • Alexander Brunton was married to Mary Brunton[8].
  • Alexander Brunton worked as a civil servant[4].
  • Alexander Brunton's professions included orientalist[5].
  • Alexander Brunton's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Alexander Brunton held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[9].
  • Alexander Brunton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].
  • Alexander Brunton was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[11].
  • Alexander Brunton was a member of American Antiquarian Society[12].
  • Alexander Brunton's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[13].
  • Alexander Brunton is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander Brunton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander Brunton's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Brunton[16].
  • Alexander Brunton's family name is recorded as Brunton[17].
  • Alexander Brunton's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Brunton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Alexander Brunton's writing language is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Brunton was born on October 2, 1772[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[4], orientalist[5], and university teacher[6]. Alexander Brunton held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[9].

Recognition

Alexander Brunton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Brunton's spouses was Mary Brunton[8]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Brunton died on February 9, 1854[3]. Burial took place at Kirk of the Canongate[7].

FAQs

Who was Alexander Brunton married to?

Alexander Brunton's spouses include Mary Brunton[8].

What did Alexander Brunton do for work?

Alexander Brunton worked as civil servant[4], orientalist[5], and university teacher[6].

What awards did Alexander Brunton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Family name Brunton
    Member of Royal Society of Edinburgh, American Antiquarian Society
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