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James Braid

Scottish professional golfer (1870–1950)
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James Braid

Summary

James Braid is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fife[2]. He was born on February 6, 1870[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 27, 1950[5]. He worked as a golfer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fife[2], James Braid…
  • James Braid died in London[4].
  • James Braid was born on February 6, 1870[3].
  • James Braid died on November 27, 1950[5].
  • James Braid held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • James Braid held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • James Braid worked as a golfer[6].
  • James Braid received the World Golf Hall of Fame[10].
  • James Braid is recorded as male[11].
  • James Braid's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • James Braid's Commons category is recorded as James Braid (golfer)[13].
  • James Braid's sport is recorded as golf[14].
  • James Braid's family name is recorded as Braid[15].
  • James Braid's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James Braid's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

Body

Origins and Family

James Braid's place of birth was Fife[2]. He was born on February 6, 1870[3].

Career and Affiliations

James Braid worked as a golfer[6].

Recognition

James Braid received the World Golf Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

James Braid died on November 27, 1950[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Braid ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was James Braid born?

Born in Fife[2], James Braid…

Where did James Braid die?

James Braid passed away in London[4].

What did James Braid do for work?

James Braid worked as golfer[6].

What awards did James Braid receive?

Honors received include World Golf Hall of Fame[10].

Related Entities

London United Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport → golf
    Place of birth → Fife
    Occupation → —
    Award received → World Golf Hall of Fame
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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