Donald MacKinnon

Scottish scholar of Celtic and Gaelic (1839-1914), first Professor of Celtic at the Edinburgh University (1882–1914)
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Donald MacKinnon

Summary

Donald MacKinnon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Colonsay[2]. He was born on April 18, 1839[3]. He died in Colonsay[4]. He died on December 25, 1914[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Donald MacKinnon's place of birth was Colonsay[2].
  • Donald MacKinnon passed away in Colonsay[4].
  • Donald MacKinnon was born on April 18, 1839[3].
  • Donald MacKinnon died on December 25, 1914[5].
  • Donald MacKinnon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Donald MacKinnon worked as a linguist[6].
  • Donald MacKinnon's professions included translator[7].
  • Donald MacKinnon held the position of Chair of Celtic Languages, Literature, History and Antiquities at the University of Edinburgh[10].
  • Donald MacKinnon was employed by University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Donald MacKinnon was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Donald MacKinnon was a member of Napier Commission[13].
  • Donald MacKinnon is recorded as male[14].
  • Donald MacKinnon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Donald MacKinnon's Commons category is recorded as Donald MacKinnon (Celtic scholar)[16].
  • Donald MacKinnon's family name is recorded as MacKinnon[17].
  • Donald MacKinnon's given name is recorded as Donald[18].
  • Donald MacKinnon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scottish Gaelic[19].
  • Donald MacKinnon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Donald MacKinnon's writing language is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Donald MacKinnon's place of birth was Colonsay[2]. He was born on April 18, 1839[3].

Education

Donald MacKinnon's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and translator[7]. Among Donald MacKinnon's employers was University of Edinburgh[11]. He held the position of Chair of Celtic Languages, Literature, History and Antiquities at the University of Edinburgh[10].

Death and Burial

Donald MacKinnon died on December 25, 1914[5]. He passed away in Colonsay[4].

Why It Matters

Donald MacKinnon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Donald MacKinnon born?

Donald MacKinnon's place of birth was Colonsay[2].

Where did Donald MacKinnon die?

Donald MacKinnon passed away in Colonsay[4].

What did Donald MacKinnon do for work?

Donald MacKinnon worked as linguist[6] and translator[7].

Where did Donald MacKinnon go to school?

Donald MacKinnon was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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