David Scott

Scottish historical painter, born 1806 (1806–1849)
Person human Q5239590
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David Scott

Summary

David Scott is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 1, 1806[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on March 5, 1849[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Scott was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • David Scott died in Edinburgh[4].
  • David Scott was born on January 1, 1806[3].
  • David Scott was born on October 1806[9].
  • David Scott died on March 5, 1849[5].
  • David Scott's father was Robert Scott[10].
  • David Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • David Scott's professions included painter[6].
  • David Scott's professions included visual artist[7].
  • David Scott was educated at Royal High School[12].
  • David Scott was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[13].
  • David Scott is recorded as male[14].
  • David Scott's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Scott's Commons category is recorded as David Scott (painter)[16].
  • David Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[17].
  • David Scott's given name is recorded as David[18].
  • David Scott's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • David Scott's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • David Scott's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • David Scott's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[22].
  • David Scott's Commons Creator page is recorded as David Scott (painter)[23].
  • David Scott's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[24].
  • David Scott's has works in the collection is recorded as Tate[25].
  • David Scott's has works in the collection is recorded as National Galleries Scotland[26].
  • David Scott's has works in the collection is recorded as Q1117704[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Scott was born in Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1806[3] and October 1806[9]. His father was Robert Scott[10].

Education

Educated at Royal High School[12], a high school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1128[30] and Edinburgh College of Art[13], an art academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1760[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and visual artist[7].

Death and Burial

David Scott died on March 5, 1849[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

David Scott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was David Scott born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], David Scott…

Where did David Scott die?

David Scott passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were David Scott's parents?

David Scott's father was Robert Scott[10].

What did David Scott do for work?

David Scott worked as painter[6] and visual artist[7].

Where did David Scott go to school?

David Scott was educated at Royal High School[12] and Edinburgh College of Art[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Scott, David. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Art UK. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Scott, David. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Scott, David. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    Father Robert Scott
    Educated at Royal High School, Edinburgh College of Art
    Occupation painter, visual artist
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