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James Aikman

(1779-1860)
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James Aikman

Summary

James Aikman is a human[1]. Born in Bo'ness[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1779[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on May 21, 1860[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], bookseller[8], and historian[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Bo'ness[2], James Aikman…
  • James Aikman passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • James Aikman was born on January 1, 1779[3].
  • James Aikman died on May 21, 1860[5].
  • James Aikman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Aikman's professions included translator[6].
  • James Aikman worked as a writer[7].
  • James Aikman worked as a bookseller[8].
  • James Aikman worked as a historian[9].
  • James Aikman's field of work was history[11].
  • James Aikman is recorded as male[12].
  • James Aikman's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Aikman's family name is recorded as Aikman[14].
  • James Aikman's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • James Aikman's described at URL is recorded as http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/results?Maker=James+Aikman+%281779-1860%29[16].
  • James Aikman's described by source is recorded as Copac[17].
  • James Aikman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • James Aikman's has works in the collection is recorded as Carlyle's House[19].
  • James Aikman's has works in the collection is recorded as Belton House[20].
  • James Aikman's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

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Origins and Family

James Aikman was born in Bo'ness[2]. He was born on January 1, 1779[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], bookseller[8], and historian[9]. James Aikman's field of work was history[11].

Death and Burial

James Aikman died on May 21, 1860[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

FAQs

Where was James Aikman born?

James Aikman was born in Bo'ness[2].

Where did James Aikman die?

James Aikman died in Edinburgh[4].

What did James Aikman do for work?

James Aikman worked as translator[6], writer[7], bookseller[8], and historian[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Libraries Australia Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Libraries Australia Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Trove. Retrieved . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Libraries Australia Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Retrieved . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Retrieved . nationaltrustcollections.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1860-05-21T00:00:00Z
    Library of congress authority id → no92025730
    Gnd id → 129030619
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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