Colin Mackenzie

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Colin Mackenzie

Summary

Colin Mackenzie is a human[1]. Born in Stornoway[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1754[3]. He passed away in Kolkata[4]. He died on May 8, 1821[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], cartographer[7], engineer[8], translator[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stornoway[2], Colin Mackenzie…
  • Colin Mackenzie died in Kolkata[4].
  • Colin Mackenzie was born on January 1, 1754[3].
  • Colin Mackenzie was born on 1753[12].
  • Colin Mackenzie died on May 8, 1821[5].
  • Colin Mackenzie is buried at South Park Street Cemetery[13].
  • Colin Mackenzie held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Colin Mackenzie's professions included linguist[6].
  • Colin Mackenzie's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Colin Mackenzie's professions included engineer[8].
  • Colin Mackenzie worked as a translator[9].
  • Colin Mackenzie worked as a mathematician[10].
  • Colin Mackenzie worked as a biographer[15].
  • Colin Mackenzie's field of work was Indology[16].
  • Colin Mackenzie was educated at Dollar Academy[17].
  • Colin Mackenzie received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Colin Mackenzie was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Colin Mackenzie is recorded as male[20].
  • Colin Mackenzie's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Colin Mackenzie's military branch is recorded as military engineer[22].
  • Colin Mackenzie's Commons category is recorded as Colin Mackenzie (orientalist)[23].
  • Colin Mackenzie's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Colin Mackenzie's family name is recorded as Mackenzie[25].
  • Colin Mackenzie's given name is recorded as Colin[26].
  • Colin Mackenzie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stornoway[2], Colin Mackenzie… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1754[3] and 1753[12].

Education

Colin Mackenzie was educated at Dollar Academy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], cartographer[7], engineer[8], translator[9], mathematician[10], and biographer[15]. Colin Mackenzie's field of work was Indology[16].

Recognition

Colin Mackenzie received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Death and Burial

Colin Mackenzie died on May 8, 1821[5]. He died in Kolkata[4]. Burial took place at South Park Street Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Colin Mackenzie ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Colin Mackenzie born?

Born in Stornoway[2], Colin Mackenzie…

Where did Colin Mackenzie die?

Colin Mackenzie passed away in Kolkata[4].

What did Colin Mackenzie do for work?

Colin Mackenzie worked as linguist[6], cartographer[7], engineer[8], translator[9], and mathematician[10].

Where did Colin Mackenzie go to school?

Colin Mackenzie was educated at Dollar Academy[17].

What awards did Colin Mackenzie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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