George Wilson

Scottish chemist, Regius Professor of Technology at the University of Edinburgh (1818-1859)
Person human Q14949042
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George Wilson

Summary

George Wilson is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 21, 1818[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on November 22, 1859[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Wilson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • George Wilson passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • George Wilson was born on February 21, 1818[3].
  • George Wilson died on November 22, 1859[5].
  • George Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • George Wilson's professions included chemist[6].
  • Among George Wilson's employers was University of Edinburgh[9].
  • George Wilson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[10].
  • George Wilson was educated at Royal High School[11].
  • George Wilson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • George Wilson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • George Wilson is recorded as male[14].
  • George Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Wilson's Commons category is recorded as George Wilson (chemist)[16].
  • George Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[17].
  • George Wilson's given name is recorded as George[18].
  • George Wilson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • George Wilson's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • George Wilson's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Wilson[21].

Body

Origins and Family

George Wilson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on February 21, 1818[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[10], a public university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1583[24], headquartered in Edinburgh[25] and Royal High School[11], a high school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1128[28].

Career and Affiliations

George Wilson's professions included chemist[6]. He was employed by University of Edinburgh[9].

Recognition

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

Death and Burial

George Wilson died on November 22, 1859[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

George Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was George Wilson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], George Wilson…

Where did George Wilson die?

George Wilson died in Edinburgh[4].

What did George Wilson do for work?

George Wilson worked as chemist[6].

Where did George Wilson go to school?

George Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh[10] and Royal High School[11].

What awards did George Wilson 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. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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