Archibald Tait

Archbishop of Canterbury; Bishop of London; Dean of Carlisle (1811-1882)
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Archibald Tait

Summary

Archibald Tait is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on December 21, 1811[3]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. He died on December 3, 1882[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and Anglican priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Archibald Tait…
  • Archibald Tait died in Surrey[4].
  • Archibald Tait was born on December 21, 1811[3].
  • Archibald Tait died on December 3, 1882[5].
  • Burial took place at Addington[10].
  • Archibald Tait's father was Craufurd Tait[11].
  • Archibald Tait's mother was Susan Campbell[12].
  • Among Archibald Tait's spouses was Catharine Tait[13].
  • A child of Archibald Tait was Edith Murdoch Davidson[14].
  • Archibald Tait held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Archibald Tait worked as a politician[6].
  • Archibald Tait worked as a writer[7].
  • Archibald Tait's professions included Anglican priest[8].
  • Archibald Tait held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury[16].
  • Archibald Tait held the position of Bishop of London[17].
  • Archibald Tait held the position of Dean of Carlisle[18].
  • Archibald Tait's education included a stint at Balliol College[19].
  • Archibald Tait's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[20].
  • Archibald Tait was educated at Edinburgh Academy[21].
  • Archibald Tait was educated at Royal High School[22].
  • Archibald Tait received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Archibald Tait was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Archibald Tait's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • Archibald Tait is recorded as male[26].
  • Archibald Tait's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Archibald Tait… he was born on December 21, 1811[3]. His father was Craufurd Tait[11]. His mother was Susan Campbell[12].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Glasgow[20], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1451[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]; Edinburgh Academy[21], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1824[38], headquartered in Edinburgh[39]; and Royal High School[22], a high school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1128[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and Anglican priest[8]. Positions held include Archbishop of Canterbury[16], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1558[45]; Bishop of London[17], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1559[48]; and Dean of Carlisle[18], a position[49], founded in 1542[50].

Recognition

Archibald Tait received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

Personal Life

Among Archibald Tait's spouses was Catharine Tait[13]. A child of him was Edith Murdoch Davidson[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

Archibald Tait died on December 3, 1882[5]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. Burial took place at Addington[10].

Why It Matters

Archibald Tait ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Tait born?

Archibald Tait's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Archibald Tait die?

Archibald Tait passed away in Surrey[4].

Who were Archibald Tait's parents?

Archibald Tait's father was Craufurd Tait[11]. Archibald Tait's mother was Susan Campbell[12].

Who was Archibald Tait married to?

Archibald Tait's spouses include Catharine Tait[13].

What did Archibald Tait do for work?

Archibald Tait worked as politician[6], writer[7], and Anglican priest[8].

Where did Archibald Tait go to school?

Archibald Tait was educated at Balliol College[19], University of Glasgow[20], Edinburgh Academy[21], and Royal High School[22].

What awards did Archibald Tait receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Archibald
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