Gilbert Jack

Scottish philosopher
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Gilbert Jack

Summary

Gilbert Jack is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1578[3]. He died on April 18, 1628[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], ethicist[6], physicist[7], rhetorician[8], and naturalist[9].

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Jack was born in Aberdeen[2].
  • Gilbert Jack was born on January 1, 1578[3].
  • Gilbert Jack was born on January 1, 1585[10].
  • Gilbert Jack died on April 18, 1628[4].
  • Gilbert Jack held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[11].
  • Gilbert Jack worked as a philosopher[5].
  • Gilbert Jack's professions included ethicist[6].
  • Gilbert Jack worked as a physicist[7].
  • Gilbert Jack worked as a rhetorician[8].
  • Gilbert Jack worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Gilbert Jack worked as a theologian[12].
  • Gilbert Jack's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Gilbert Jack's field of work was natural science[14].
  • Gilbert Jack was employed by Leiden University[15].
  • Among Gilbert Jack's employers was Leiden University[16].
  • Among Gilbert Jack's employers was Leiden University[17].
  • Gilbert Jack was employed by Leiden University[18].
  • Gilbert Jack was employed by Leiden University[19].
  • Gilbert Jack's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[20].
  • Gilbert Jack's education included a stint at University of Helmstedt[21].
  • Gilbert Jack's education included a stint at Leiden University[22].
  • Gilbert Jack was educated at University of St Andrews[23].
  • Gilbert Jack's doctoral advisor was Duncan Liddel[24].
  • Gilbert Jack's doctoral advisor was Jacobus Arminius[25].
  • Gilbert Jack's doctoral advisor was Matthias Martinius[26].

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Origins and Family

Gilbert Jack was born in Aberdeen[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1578[3] and January 1, 1585[10].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[20], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1495[29], headquartered in Aberdeen[30]; University of Helmstedt[21], a university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1576[33]; Leiden University[22], a university[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1575[36], headquartered in Leiden[37]; and University of St Andrews[23], a public university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1413[40], headquartered in Fife[41]. Doctoral advisors include Duncan Liddel[24], an astronomer[42], 1561–1613[43], of Kingdom of Scotland[44]; Jacobus Arminius[25], a theologian[45], 1560–1609[46], of Dutch Republic[47]; and Matthias Martinius[26], a theologian[48], 1572–1630[49], of Germany[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], ethicist[6], physicist[7], rhetorician[8], naturalist[9], and theologian[12]. Fields of work include philosophy[13], an academic discipline[51] and natural science[14], a branch of science[52]. Employers include Leiden University[15], a university[53], in Netherlands[54], founded in 1575[55], headquartered in Leiden[56]. Notable students include Franco Burgersdijk[57], a philosopher[58], 1590–1635[59], of Dutch Republic[60] and Abraham Stamperius[61], b. 1583[62]. Doctoral students include Adolphus Vorstius[63], a botanist[64], 1597–1663[65], of Netherlands[66]; Conrad Vorstius[67], a theologian[68], 1569–1622[69], of Germany[70]; and Franco Burgersdijk[71], a philosopher[72], 1590–1635[73], of Dutch Republic[74].

Death and Burial

Gilbert Jack died on April 18, 1628[4].

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Jack born?

Gilbert Jack's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

What did Gilbert Jack do for work?

Gilbert Jack worked as philosopher[5], ethicist[6], physicist[7], rhetorician[8], and naturalist[9].

Where did Gilbert Jack go to school?

Gilbert Jack was educated at University of Aberdeen[20], University of Helmstedt[21], Leiden University[22], and University of St Andrews[23].

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