Gilbert Burnet
writer on religious and moral subjects (1690–1726)
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Summary
Gilbert Burnet was born on January 17, 1690[1], in Salisbury[2]. He died on June 17, 1726[3]. He worked as a writer[4] and cleric[5].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: East Barnet[6]
- Father: Gilbert Burnet[7]
- Mother: Mary Scott[8]
- Educated at: Merton College[9], Peterhouse[10], Leiden University[11]
- Member of: Royal Society[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family name: Burnet[14]
- Given name: Gilbert[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
- Different from: Gilbert Burnet[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[18]
- Writing language: English[19]
FAQs
Where was Gilbert Burnet born?
Gilbert Burnet's place of birth was Salisbury[2].
Who were Gilbert Burnet's parents?
Gilbert Burnet's father was Gilbert Burnet[7]. Gilbert Burnet's mother was Mary Scott[8].
What did Gilbert Burnet do for work?
Gilbert Burnet worked as a writer[4] and cleric[5].
Where did Gilbert Burnet go to school?
Gilbert Burnet was educated at Merton College[9], Peterhouse[10], and Leiden University[11].