George Buchanan

Scottish civil engineer and land surveyor
Person human Q5537382
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George Buchanan

Summary

George Buchanan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montrose[2]. He was born on January 1, 1790[3]. He died on October 30, 1852[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], civil engineer[6], and engineer[7].

Key Facts

  • George Buchanan was born in Montrose[2].
  • George Buchanan was born on January 1, 1790[3].
  • George Buchanan died on October 30, 1852[4].
  • George Buchanan's father was David Buchanan[8].
  • George Buchanan held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • George Buchanan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • George Buchanan's professions included lexicographer[5].
  • George Buchanan's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • George Buchanan worked as an engineer[7].
  • George Buchanan was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • George Buchanan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • George Buchanan was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • George Buchanan is recorded as male[14].
  • George Buchanan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Buchanan's family name is recorded as Buchanan[16].
  • George Buchanan's given name is recorded as George[17].
  • George Buchanan's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].

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Origins and Family

George Buchanan was born in Montrose[2]. He was born on January 1, 1790[3]. His father was David Buchanan[8].

Education

George Buchanan's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], civil engineer[6], and engineer[7].

Recognition

George Buchanan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

Death and Burial

George Buchanan died on October 30, 1852[4].

FAQs

Where was George Buchanan born?

George Buchanan's place of birth was Montrose[2].

Who were George Buchanan's parents?

George Buchanan's father was David Buchanan[8].

What did George Buchanan do for work?

George Buchanan worked as lexicographer[5], civil engineer[6], and engineer[7].

Where did George Buchanan go to school?

George Buchanan was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].

What awards did George Buchanan receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Open library id → OL5786149A
    Place of birth → Montrose
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