George Dunbar

Classicist and lexicographer
Person human Q5538667
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Summary

George Dunbar was born on January 1, 1774[1], in Coldingham[2]. He died on December 6, 1851[3]. He worked as a lexicographer[4] and classical scholar[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Greyfriars Kirkyard[7]
  • Employer: University of Edinburgh[8]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[9]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Dunbar[13]
  • Given name: George[14]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]

FAQs

Where was George Dunbar born?

George Dunbar's place of birth was Coldingham[2].

What did George Dunbar do for work?

George Dunbar worked as a lexicographer[4] and classical scholar[5].

Where did George Dunbar go to school?

George Dunbar was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].

What awards did George Dunbar receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].

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  16. [17] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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