Hugh Miller
Scottish geologist (1850–1896)
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Summary
Hugh Miller was born on July 15, 1850[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on January 8, 1896[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a geologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[7]
- Father: Hugh Miller[8]
- Mother: Lydia Miller[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Educated at: Imperial College London[11], Stewart's Melville College[12]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family name: Miller[15]
- Given name: Hugh[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Different from: Hugh Miller[18]
- Sibling: Harriet Miller Davidson[19]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[20]
- Writing language: English[21]
Why It Matters
Hugh Miller is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Miller born?
Hugh Miller's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did Hugh Miller die?
Hugh Miller died in Edinburgh[4].
Who were Hugh Miller's parents?
Hugh Miller's father was Hugh Miller[8]. Hugh Miller's mother was Lydia Miller[9].
What did Hugh Miller do for work?
Hugh Miller worked as a geologist[5].
Where did Hugh Miller go to school?
Hugh Miller was educated at Imperial College London[11] and Stewart's Melville College[12].
What awards did Hugh Miller receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].