Archibald Pitcairne

Scottish physician and poet (1652–1713)
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Archibald Pitcairne

Summary

Archibald Pitcairne is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1652[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 20, 1713[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], philosopher[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Archibald Pitcairne…
  • Archibald Pitcairne passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Archibald Pitcairne was born on December 25, 1652[3].
  • Archibald Pitcairne was born on January 1, 1652[12].
  • Archibald Pitcairne died on October 20, 1713[5].
  • Archibald Pitcairne died on January 1, 1713[13].
  • Archibald Pitcairne died on October 17, 1713[14].
  • Archibald Pitcairne is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[15].
  • Archibald Pitcairne's father was Alexander Pitcairn[16].
  • Archibald Pitcairne's mother was Janet Sydserff[17].
  • Among Archibald Pitcairne's spouses was Elizabeth Stevenson[18].
  • A child of Archibald Pitcairne was Ann Pitcairn[19].
  • A child of Archibald Pitcairne was Elizabeth Pitcairn[20].
  • A child of Archibald Pitcairne was Archibald Pitcairn[21].
  • A child of Archibald Pitcairne was Andrew Pitcairn[22].
  • A child of Archibald Pitcairne was Janet Pitcairn[23].
  • A child of Archibald Pitcairne was Margaret Pitcairn[24].
  • Archibald Pitcairne held citizenship in Netherlands[25].
  • Archibald Pitcairne worked as a physician[6].
  • Archibald Pitcairne worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Archibald Pitcairne worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Archibald Pitcairne worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Archibald Pitcairne's professions included mathematician[10].
  • Archibald Pitcairne worked as a poet[26].
  • Among Archibald Pitcairne's employers was Leiden University[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Archibald Pitcairne was born in Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 25, 1652[3] and January 1, 1652[12]. His father was Alexander Pitcairn[16]. His mother was Janet Sydserff[17].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[28], a public university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1583[31], headquartered in Edinburgh[32]; University of Paris[33], a former entity[34], in France[35], founded in 1150[36], headquartered in Paris[37]; and Leiden University[38], a university[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1575[41], headquartered in Leiden[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], philosopher[9], mathematician[10], and poet[26]. Among Archibald Pitcairne's employers was Leiden University[27].

Personal Life

Among Archibald Pitcairne's spouses was Elizabeth Stevenson[18]. Children include Ann Pitcairn[19]; Elizabeth Pitcairn[20]; Archibald Pitcairn[21]; Andrew Pitcairn[22]; Janet Pitcairn[23], 1699–1775[43]; and Margaret Pitcairn[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 20, 1713[5], January 1, 1713[13], and October 17, 1713[14]. Archibald Pitcairne passed away in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[15].

Why It Matters

Archibald Pitcairne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Pitcairne born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Archibald Pitcairne…

Where did Archibald Pitcairne die?

Archibald Pitcairne passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Archibald Pitcairne's parents?

Archibald Pitcairne's father was Alexander Pitcairn[16]. Archibald Pitcairne's mother was Janet Sydserff[17].

Who was Archibald Pitcairne married to?

Archibald Pitcairne's spouses include Elizabeth Stevenson[18].

What did Archibald Pitcairne do for work?

Archibald Pitcairne worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], philosopher[9], and mathematician[10].

Where did Archibald Pitcairne go to school?

Archibald Pitcairne was educated at University of Edinburgh[28], University of Paris[33], and Leiden University[38].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [28] . wikidata.org.
  14. [33] . wikidata.org.
  15. [38] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Lord Byron and his Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.
  27. [13] . Lord Byron and his Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [14] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, BEIC Digital Library, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +1
    Partner in business or sport Robert Freebairn
    Given name Archibald, Archibaldus
    Father Alexander Pitcairn
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