Duncan Campbell Scott

Canadian civil servant and writer (1862–1947)
Person human Q1265363
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Duncan Campbell Scott

Summary

Duncan Campbell Scott is a human[1]. Born in Ottawa[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1862[3]. He passed away in Ottawa[4]. He died on December 19, 1947[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and civil servant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Duncan Campbell Scott's place of birth was Ottawa[2].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott died in Ottawa[4].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott was born on August 2, 1862[3].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott died on December 19, 1947[5].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott is buried at Beechwood Cemetery[10].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's professions included poet[6].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott worked as a writer[7].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott worked as a civil servant[8].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[12].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott received the Person of National Historic Significance[13].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott was a member of Royal Society of Canada[14].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott is recorded as male[15].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's Commons category is recorded as Duncan Campbell Scott[17].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's archives at is recorded as Rare Books and Special Collections[18].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's archives at is recorded as Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library[19].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's family name is recorded as Campbell[20].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[21].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's given name is recorded as Duncan[22].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's Commons gallery is recorded as Duncan Campbell Scott[23].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's described at URL is recorded as https://discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/duncan-campbell-scott-papers[24].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[26].
  • Duncan Campbell Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ottawa[2], Duncan Campbell Scott… he was born on August 2, 1862[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and civil servant[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[12], a fellowship award[28], in Canada[29] and Person of National Historic Significance[13], an award[30], in Canada[31].

Death and Burial

Duncan Campbell Scott died on December 19, 1947[5]. He passed away in Ottawa[4]. He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Duncan Campbell Scott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Campbell Scott born?

Born in Ottawa[2], Duncan Campbell Scott…

Where did Duncan Campbell Scott die?

Duncan Campbell Scott passed away in Ottawa[4].

What did Duncan Campbell Scott do for work?

Duncan Campbell Scott worked as poet[6], writer[7], and civil servant[8].

What awards did Duncan Campbell Scott receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[12] and Person of National Historic Significance[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. discoverarchives.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Ottawa
    Sex or gender male
    Archives at Rare Books and Special Collections, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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