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

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and furniture designer[7]. James Adam's field of work was architecture[13].

Death and Burial

James Adam died on October 20, 1794[5]. He passed away 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 (43 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]

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[10]. James Adam's mother was Mary Robertson[11].

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. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q75653886. 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.

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