Douglas Maclagan

Scottish surgeon (1812-1900)
Person human Q5301770
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Douglas Maclagan

Summary

Douglas Maclagan is a human[1]. Born in Ayr[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1812[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on April 5, 1900[5]. He worked as a toxicologist[6], surgeon[7], and pathologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ayr[2], Douglas Maclagan…
  • Douglas Maclagan passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Douglas Maclagan was born on April 17, 1812[3].
  • Douglas Maclagan died on April 5, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[10].
  • Douglas Maclagan's father was David Maclagan[11].
  • A child of Douglas Maclagan was Robert Craig Maclagan[12].
  • Douglas Maclagan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Douglas Maclagan worked as a toxicologist[6].
  • Douglas Maclagan worked as a surgeon[7].
  • Douglas Maclagan worked as a pathologist[8].
  • Douglas Maclagan held the position of Regius Professor of Forensic Medicine[14].
  • Douglas Maclagan was employed by University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Douglas Maclagan was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Douglas Maclagan's education included a stint at Royal High School[17].
  • Douglas Maclagan received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[18].
  • Douglas Maclagan received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[19].
  • Douglas Maclagan is recorded as male[20].
  • Douglas Maclagan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Douglas Maclagan's Commons category is recorded as Andrew Douglas Maclagan[22].
  • Douglas Maclagan's family name is recorded as Maclagan[23].
  • Douglas Maclagan's given name is recorded as Douglas[24].
  • Douglas Maclagan's given name is recorded as Andrew[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ayr[2], Douglas Maclagan… he was born on April 17, 1812[3]. His father was David Maclagan[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1583[28], headquartered in Edinburgh[29] and Royal High School[17], a high school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1128[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include toxicologist[6], surgeon[7], and pathologist[8]. Among Douglas Maclagan's employers was University of Edinburgh[15]. He held the position of Regius Professor of Forensic Medicine[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[18] and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[19].

Personal Life

A child of Douglas Maclagan was Robert Craig Maclagan[12].

Death and Burial

Douglas Maclagan died on April 5, 1900[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Douglas Maclagan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Douglas Maclagan born?

Born in Ayr[2], Douglas Maclagan…

Where did Douglas Maclagan die?

Douglas Maclagan died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Douglas Maclagan's parents?

Douglas Maclagan's father was David Maclagan[11].

What did Douglas Maclagan do for work?

Douglas Maclagan worked as toxicologist[6], surgeon[7], and pathologist[8].

Where did Douglas Maclagan go to school?

Douglas Maclagan was educated at University of Edinburgh[16] and Royal High School[17].

What awards did Douglas Maclagan receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[18] and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . egov.ufsc.br. egov.ufsc.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation toxicologist, surgeon, pathologist
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  2. 5d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 59857
    Gnd id 116645695
    Isni 000000001035249X
    Given name Douglas, Andrew
    + 38 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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