James Baillie Fraser

Scottish travel writer and artist (1783–1856)
Person human Q3847990
James Baillie Fraser
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James Baillie Fraser

Summary

James Baillie Fraser is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moniack Burn[2]. He was born on June 11, 1783[3]. He died in Moniack Burn[4]. He died on January 1, 1856[5]. He worked as a painter[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], and traveler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moniack Burn[2], James Baillie Fraser…
  • James Baillie Fraser died in Moniack Burn[4].
  • James Baillie Fraser was born on June 11, 1783[3].
  • James Baillie Fraser was born on 1783[11].
  • James Baillie Fraser died on January 1, 1856[5].
  • James Baillie Fraser died on 1856[12].
  • James Baillie Fraser's father was Edward Satchwell Fraser[13].
  • James Baillie Fraser was married to Jane Fraser Tytler[14].
  • James Baillie Fraser held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • James Baillie Fraser held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • English was James Baillie Fraser's native language[17].
  • James Baillie Fraser worked as a painter[6].
  • James Baillie Fraser's professions included writer[7].
  • James Baillie Fraser worked as a diplomat[8].
  • James Baillie Fraser's professions included traveler[9].
  • James Baillie Fraser is recorded as male[18].
  • James Baillie Fraser's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Baillie Fraser's Commons category is recorded as James Baillie Fraser[20].
  • James Baillie Fraser's family name is recorded as Fraser[21].
  • James Baillie Fraser's given name is recorded as James[22].
  • James Baillie Fraser's given name is recorded as Baillie[23].
  • James Baillie Fraser's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • James Baillie Fraser's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • James Baillie Fraser's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26].
  • James Baillie Fraser's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

James Baillie Fraser's place of birth was Moniack Burn[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 11, 1783[3] and 1783[11]. His father was Edward Satchwell Fraser[13]. English was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], and traveler[9].

Personal Life

Among James Baillie Fraser's spouses was Jane Fraser Tytler[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1856[5] and 1856[12]. James Baillie Fraser died in Moniack Burn[4].

Why It Matters

James Baillie Fraser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James Baillie Fraser born?

James Baillie Fraser was born in Moniack Burn[2].

Where did James Baillie Fraser die?

James Baillie Fraser died in Moniack Burn[4].

Who were James Baillie Fraser's parents?

James Baillie Fraser's father was Edward Satchwell Fraser[13].

Who was James Baillie Fraser married to?

James Baillie Fraser's spouses include Jane Fraser Tytler[14].

What did James Baillie Fraser do for work?

James Baillie Fraser worked as painter[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], and traveler[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Spouse Jane Fraser Tytler
    Native language English
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