George Gillespie

Minister of the Church of Scotland, theologian (1613-1648)
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George Gillespie

Summary

George Gillespie is a human[1]. He was born in Kirkcaldy[2]. He was born on January 21, 1613[3]. He died on December 17, 1648[4]. He worked as a Christian minister[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • George Gillespie was born in Kirkcaldy[2].
  • George Gillespie was born on January 21, 1613[3].
  • George Gillespie died on December 17, 1648[4].
  • George Gillespie is buried at Churchyard, Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy[7].
  • George Gillespie was married to Margaret Murray[8].
  • George Gillespie held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[9].
  • George Gillespie's professions included Christian minister[5].
  • George Gillespie held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[10].
  • George Gillespie was educated at University of St Andrews[11].
  • George Gillespie's religion is recorded as Protestantism[12].
  • George Gillespie is recorded as male[13].
  • George Gillespie's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • George Gillespie's Commons category is recorded as George Gillespie[15].
  • George Gillespie's residence is recorded as Greyfriars Kirk[16].
  • George Gillespie's residence is recorded as St Giles' Cathedral[17].
  • George Gillespie's residence is recorded as Wemyss[18].
  • George Gillespie's family name is recorded as Gillespie[19].
  • George Gillespie's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Gillespie's depicted by is recorded as George Gillespie[21].
  • George Gillespie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • George Gillespie's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • George Gillespie's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • George Gillespie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • George Gillespie's sibling is recorded as Patrick Gillespie[26].
  • George Gillespie's sibling is recorded as Lilias Skene[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Gillespie was born in Kirkcaldy[2]. He was born on January 21, 1613[3].

Education

George Gillespie was educated at University of St Andrews[11].

Career and Affiliations

George Gillespie worked as a Christian minister[5]. He held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[10].

Personal Life

Among George Gillespie's spouses was Margaret Murray[8]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[12].

Death and Burial

George Gillespie died on December 17, 1648[4]. Burial took place at Churchyard, Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy[7].

Why It Matters

George Gillespie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was George Gillespie born?

George Gillespie was born in Kirkcaldy[2].

Who was George Gillespie married to?

George Gillespie's spouses include Margaret Murray[8].

What did George Gillespie do for work?

George Gillespie worked as Christian minister[5].

Where did George Gillespie go to school?

George Gillespie was educated at University of St Andrews[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ, Vol. 1 (Edinburgh, 1915). wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ, Vol. 1 (Edinburgh, 1915). wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ, Vol. 1 (Edinburgh, 1915). wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ, Vol. 1 (Edinburgh, 1915). wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ, Vol. 1 (Edinburgh, 1915). wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Hew Scott, Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ, Vol. 5 (Edinburgh, 1925). wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Greyfriars Kirk, St Giles' Cathedral, Wemyss
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    Religion or worldview Protestantism
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