James Anderson

Scottish economist
Person human Q617109
James Anderson
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James Anderson

Summary

James Anderson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1739[3]. He passed away in West Ham[4]. He died on October 15, 1808[5]. He worked as an economist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], farmer[9], and agronomist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], James Anderson…
  • James Anderson passed away in West Ham[4].
  • James Anderson was born on May 23, 1739[3].
  • James Anderson died on October 15, 1808[5].
  • Among James Anderson's spouses was Q76296183[12].
  • A child of James Anderson was John Anderson[13].
  • A child of James Anderson was Margaret Anderson[14].
  • A child of James Anderson was George Anderson[15].
  • James Anderson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • James Anderson worked as an economist[6].
  • James Anderson's professions included journalist[7].
  • James Anderson's professions included writer[8].
  • James Anderson worked as a farmer[9].
  • James Anderson's professions included agronomist[10].
  • James Anderson worked as a chemist[17].
  • James Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • James Anderson received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[19].
  • James Anderson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • James Anderson is recorded as male[21].
  • James Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Anderson's Commons category is recorded as James Anderson (agriculturist)[23].
  • James Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[24].
  • James Anderson's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • James Anderson's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Anderson was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 23, 1739[3].

Education

James Anderson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], farmer[9], agronomist[10], and chemist[17].

Recognition

James Anderson received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[19].

Personal Life

James Anderson was married to Q76296183[12]. Children include John Anderson[13], an engraver[28], b. 1775[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Margaret Anderson[14], 1778–1863[31]; and George Anderson[15], a botanist[32], 1773–1817[33].

Death and Burial

James Anderson died on October 15, 1808[5]. He passed away in West Ham[4].

Why It Matters

James Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was James Anderson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], James Anderson…

Where did James Anderson die?

James Anderson died in West Ham[4].

Who was James Anderson married to?

James Anderson's spouses include Q76296183[12].

What did James Anderson do for work?

James Anderson worked as economist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], farmer[9], and agronomist[10].

Where did James Anderson go to school?

James Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

What awards did James Anderson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . ca1-tls.edcdn.com. ca1-tls.edcdn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation economist, journalist, writer +3
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  2. 19d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 9428
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child John Anderson, Margaret Anderson, George Anderson
    Given name James
    Member of Royal Society of Edinburgh
    Aliases
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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