Annie S. Swan

Scottish writer, novelist and journalist, editor
Person human Q4769426
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Annie S. Swan

Summary

Annie S. Swan is a human[1]. Born in Gorebridge[2], she… she was born on July 8, 1859[3]. She died in Gullane[4]. She died on June 17, 1943[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], editor[9], and magazine editor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Annie S. Swan's place of birth was Gorebridge[2].
  • Annie S. Swan passed away in Gullane[4].
  • Annie S. Swan was born on July 8, 1859[3].
  • Annie S. Swan was born on January 1, 1859[12].
  • Annie S. Swan died on June 17, 1943[5].
  • Annie S. Swan died on January 1, 1943[13].
  • Among Annie S. Swan's spouses was James Burnett Smith[14].
  • A child of Annie S. Swan was Harold Reginald Smith Shires[15].
  • Annie S. Swan held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Annie S. Swan worked as a writer[6].
  • Annie S. Swan's professions included novelist[7].
  • Annie S. Swan worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Annie S. Swan's professions included editor[9].
  • Annie S. Swan's professions included magazine editor[10].
  • Annie S. Swan received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Annie S. Swan is recorded as female[18].
  • Annie S. Swan's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Annie S. Swan was affiliated with the Scottish National Party[20].
  • Annie S. Swan was affiliated with the Liberal Party[21].
  • Annie S. Swan's Commons category is recorded as Annie S. Swan[22].
  • Annie S. Swan's family name is recorded as Swan[23].
  • Annie S. Swan's given name is recorded as Annie[24].
  • Annie S. Swan's pseudonym is recorded as David Lyall[25].
  • Annie S. Swan's pseudonym is recorded as Mrs Burnett Smith[26].
  • Annie S. Swan's described by source is recorded as Notable Women Authors of the Day[27].

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Origins and Family

Annie S. Swan's place of birth was Gorebridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 8, 1859[3] and January 1, 1859[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], editor[9], and magazine editor[10].

Recognition

Annie S. Swan received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Annie S. Swan was married to James Burnett Smith[14]. A child of her was Harold Reginald Smith Shires[15]. Political affiliations include Scottish National Party[20], a political party[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1934[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Liberal Party[21], a political party[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1859[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 17, 1943[5] and January 1, 1943[13]. Annie S. Swan died in Gullane[4].

Why It Matters

Annie S. Swan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Annie S. Swan born?

Annie S. Swan's place of birth was Gorebridge[2].

Where did Annie S. Swan die?

Annie S. Swan died in Gullane[4].

Who was Annie S. Swan married to?

Annie S. Swan's spouses include James Burnett Smith[14].

What did Annie S. Swan do for work?

Annie S. Swan worked as writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], editor[9], and magazine editor[10].

What awards did Annie S. Swan receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . infinite-women.com. infinite-women.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Annie
    Spouse James Burnett Smith
    Family name Swan
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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