Gershom Carmichael

Scottish philosopher
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Gershom Carmichael

Summary

Gershom Carmichael is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1672[3]. He died on January 1, 1729[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gershom Carmichael's place of birth was London[2].
  • Gershom Carmichael was born on January 1, 1672[3].
  • Gershom Carmichael died on January 1, 1729[4].
  • Gershom Carmichael's father was Alexander Carmichael[8].
  • Gershom Carmichael's mother was Christian Inglis[9].
  • Gershom Carmichael was married to Christian Inglis[10].
  • A child of Gershom Carmichael was Frederick Carmichael[11].
  • A child of Gershom Carmichael was Alexander Carmichael[12].
  • A child of Gershom Carmichael was John Carmichael[13].
  • A child of Gershom Carmichael was James Carmichael[14].
  • A child of Gershom Carmichael was Gershom Carmichael[15].
  • A child of Gershom Carmichael was Christian Carmichael[16].
  • Gershom Carmichael held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Gershom Carmichael's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Gershom Carmichael worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Among Gershom Carmichael's employers was University of Glasgow[18].
  • Among Gershom Carmichael's employers was University of St Andrews[19].
  • Gershom Carmichael was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].
  • Gershom Carmichael is recorded as male[21].
  • Gershom Carmichael's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gershom Carmichael's family name is recorded as Carmichael[23].
  • Gershom Carmichael's given name is recorded as Gershom[24].
  • Gershom Carmichael's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Gershom Carmichael's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Gershom Carmichael's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gershom Carmichael's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1672[3]. His father was Alexander Carmichael[8]. His mother was Christian Inglis[9].

Education

Gershom Carmichael was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5] and university teacher[6]. Employers include University of Glasgow[18], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and University of St Andrews[19], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1413[34], headquartered in Fife[35].

Personal Life

Gershom Carmichael was married to Christian Inglis[10]. Children include Frederick Carmichael[11], a Christian minister[36], 1708–1751[37], of Kingdom of Great Britain[38]; Alexander Carmichael[12]; John Carmichael[13]; James Carmichael[14]; he[15]; and Christian Carmichael[16].

Death and Burial

Gershom Carmichael died on January 1, 1729[4].

Why It Matters

Gershom Carmichael ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Gershom Carmichael born?

Gershom Carmichael was born in London[2].

Who were Gershom Carmichael's parents?

Gershom Carmichael's father was Alexander Carmichael[8]. Gershom Carmichael's mother was Christian Inglis[9].

Who was Gershom Carmichael married to?

Gershom Carmichael's spouses include Christian Inglis[10].

What did Gershom Carmichael do for work?

Gershom Carmichael worked as philosopher[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Gershom Carmichael go to school?

Gershom Carmichael was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, university teacher
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Alexander Carmichael
    Educated at
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
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