James Adam

Scottish architect; (1732-1794)
Person human Q2618073
James Adam
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James Adam

Summary

James Adam is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 29, 1732[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 20, 1794[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and furniture designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Adam's place of birth was London[2].
  • James Adam's place of birth was Edinburgh[9].
  • James Adam died in London[4].
  • James Adam was born on July 29, 1732[3].
  • James Adam was born on July 21, 1732[10].
  • James Adam died on October 20, 1794[5].
  • James Adam's father was William Adam[11].
  • James Adam's mother was Mary Robertson[12].
  • James Adam held citizenship in Scotland[13].
  • James Adam's professions included architect[6].
  • James Adam worked as a furniture designer[7].
  • James Adam's field of work was architecture[14].
  • James Adam was a member of The Select Society[15].
  • James Adam is recorded as male[16].
  • James Adam's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Adam's Commons category is recorded as James Adam (architect)[18].
  • James Adam's family name is recorded as Adam[19].
  • James Adam's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Adam's work location is recorded as Scotland[21].
  • James Adam's depicted by is recorded as James Adam, 1732 - 1794. Architect and designer[22].
  • James Adam's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • James Adam's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • James Adam's different from is recorded as James Adam[25].
  • James Adam's sibling is recorded as Susannah Adam[26].
  • James Adam's sibling is recorded as Robert Adam[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Edinburgh[9], a city[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 0601[33]. Recorded date of birth include July 29, 1732[3] and July 21, 1732[10]. James Adam's father was William Adam[11]. His mother was Mary Robertson[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and furniture designer[7]. James Adam's field of work was architecture[14].

Death and Burial

James Adam died on October 20, 1794[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Adam include Adam style[34], an architectural style[35], founded in 1760[36].

Why It Matters

James Adam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Adam style[34], an architectural style[35], founded in 1760[36].

FAQs

Where was James Adam born?

James Adam's place of birth was London[2].

Where did James Adam die?

James Adam passed away in London[4].

Who were James Adam's parents?

James Adam's father was William Adam[11]. James Adam's mother was Mary Robertson[12].

What did James Adam do for work?

James Adam worked as architect[6] and furniture designer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Dictionary of Scottish Architects. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Scottish Architects. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1732-07-29T00:00:00Z, +1732-07-21T00:00:00Z
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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