Andrew Balfour

British doctor and botanist (1630-1694)
Person human Q2846555
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Andrew Balfour

Summary

Andrew Balfour is a human[1]. He was born on January 18, 1630[2]. He died on January 10, 1694[3]. He worked as a botanist[4].

Key Facts

  • Andrew Balfour was born on January 18, 1630[2].
  • Andrew Balfour died on January 10, 1694[3].
  • Andrew Balfour held citizenship in United Kingdom[5].
  • Andrew Balfour's professions included botanist[4].
  • Andrew Balfour was educated at University of St Andrews[6].
  • Andrew Balfour was educated at University of Caen Normandy[7].
  • Andrew Balfour received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[8].
  • Andrew Balfour was a member of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[9].
  • Andrew Balfour is recorded as male[10].
  • Andrew Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Andrew Balfour's founder is recorded as Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[12].
  • Andrew Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[13].
  • Andrew Balfour's given name is recorded as Andrew[14].
  • Andrew Balfour's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • Andrew Balfour's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[16].
  • Andrew Balfour's different from is recorded as Andrew Balfour[17].
  • Andrew Balfour's sibling is recorded as Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet[18].

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Origins and Family

Andrew Balfour was born on January 18, 1630[2].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[6], a public university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1413[21], headquartered in Fife[22] and University of Caen Normandy[7], a public university[23], in France[24], founded in 1432[25], headquartered in Caen[26].

Career and Affiliations

Andrew Balfour worked as a botanist[4].

Recognition

Andrew Balfour received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[8].

Death and Burial

Andrew Balfour died on January 10, 1694[3].

FAQs

What did Andrew Balfour do for work?

Andrew Balfour worked as botanist[4].

Where did Andrew Balfour go to school?

Andrew Balfour was educated at University of St Andrews[6] and University of Caen Normandy[7].

What awards did Andrew Balfour receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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