Edward Caird

British philosopher (1835–1908)
Person human Q1247054
Edward Caird
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Edward Caird

Summary

Edward Caird is a human[1]. Born in Greenock[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1835[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on November 1, 1908[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Caird's place of birth was Greenock[2].
  • Edward Caird died in Oxford[4].
  • Edward Caird was born on March 23, 1835[3].
  • Edward Caird died on November 1, 1908[5].
  • Edward Caird is buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Caird held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Edward Caird worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Among Edward Caird's employers was University of Oxford[10].
  • Among Edward Caird's employers was University of Glasgow[11].
  • Edward Caird was educated at University of Glasgow[12].
  • Edward Caird was educated at Balliol College[13].
  • Edward Caird was educated at Greenock Academy[14].
  • Edward Caird received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • Edward Caird received the Doctor of Letters[16].
  • Edward Caird received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • Edward Caird was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Edward Caird is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Caird's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Caird's Commons category is recorded as Edward Caird[21].
  • Edward Caird earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[22].
  • Edward Caird earned the academic degree of Doctor of Civil Law[23].
  • Edward Caird's family name is recorded as Caird[24].
  • Edward Caird's given name is recorded as Edward[25].
  • Edward Caird's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[26].
  • Edward Caird's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Caird's place of birth was Greenock[2]. He was born on March 23, 1835[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[12], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Balliol College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and Greenock Academy[14], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1855[38]. Academic degrees include Legum Doctor[22] and Doctor of Civil Law[23].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Caird worked as a philosopher[6]. Employers include University of Oxford[10], a collegiate university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1096[41], headquartered in Oxford[42] and University of Glasgow[11], a public research university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1451[45], headquartered in Glasgow[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Doctor of Letters[16], a title of honor[49]; and Fellow of the British Academy[17], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51].

Death and Burial

Edward Caird died on November 1, 1908[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. Burial took place at St Sepulchre's Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Caird ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52]

FAQs

Where was Edward Caird born?

Born in Greenock[2], Edward Caird…

Where did Edward Caird die?

Edward Caird passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Edward Caird do for work?

Edward Caird worked as philosopher[6].

Where did Edward Caird go to school?

Edward Caird was educated at University of Glasgow[12], Balliol College[13], and Greenock Academy[14].

What awards did Edward Caird receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], Doctor of Letters[16], and Fellow of the British Academy[17].

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  23. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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