Henry Duncan

British geologist, priest, and social reformer (1774-1846); founder of the world's first savings bank
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Henry Duncan

Summary

Henry Duncan is a human[1]. Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1774[3]. He died on February 12, 1846[4]. He worked as a banker[5] and geologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2], Henry Duncan…
  • Henry Duncan was born on October 8, 1774[3].
  • Henry Duncan died on February 12, 1846[4].
  • Henry Duncan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Henry Duncan's professions included banker[5].
  • Henry Duncan's professions included geologist[6].
  • Henry Duncan held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[9].
  • Henry Duncan's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[10].
  • Henry Duncan's education included a stint at Dumfries Academy[11].
  • Henry Duncan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • Henry Duncan was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Henry Duncan is recorded as male[14].
  • Henry Duncan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Henry Duncan's family name is recorded as Duncan[16].
  • Henry Duncan's given name is recorded as Henry[17].
  • Henry Duncan's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].

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Origins and Family

Henry Duncan's place of birth was Dumfries and Galloway[2]. He was born on October 8, 1774[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[10], a public university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1413[21], headquartered in Fife[22] and Dumfries Academy[11], a secondary school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1804[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[5] and geologist[6]. Henry Duncan held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[9].

Recognition

Henry Duncan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

Death and Burial

Henry Duncan died on February 12, 1846[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Duncan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Henry Duncan born?

Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2], Henry Duncan…

What did Henry Duncan do for work?

Henry Duncan worked as banker[5] and geologist[6].

Where did Henry Duncan go to school?

Henry Duncan was educated at University of St Andrews[10] and Dumfries Academy[11].

What awards did Henry Duncan 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. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . 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. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation banker, geologist
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description British geologist, priest, and social reformer (1774-1846); founder of the world
    Place of birth Dumfries and Galloway
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Open plaques subject id 2318
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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