James Bruce
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James Bruce
Summary
James Bruce is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stirling[2]. He was born on December 14, 1730[3]. He died in Stirling[4]. He died on April 27, 1794[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], archaeologist[7], botanist[8], astronomer[9], and ornithologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Stirling[2], James Bruce…
- James Bruce died in Stirling[4].
- James Bruce was born on December 14, 1730[3].
- James Bruce died on April 27, 1794[5].
- James Bruce's father was David Bruce[12].
- James Bruce's mother was Marion Graham[13].
- Among James Bruce's spouses was Mary Dundas[14].
- James Bruce held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
- James Bruce worked as an explorer[6].
- James Bruce worked as an archaeologist[7].
- James Bruce's professions included botanist[8].
- James Bruce worked as an astronomer[9].
- James Bruce worked as an ornithologist[10].
- James Bruce worked as a linguist[16].
- James Bruce's field of work was botany[17].
- James Bruce's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].
- James Bruce's education included a stint at Harrow School[19].
- A notable work attributed to James Bruce is Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile[20].
- James Bruce received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
- James Bruce was a member of Royal Society[22].
- James Bruce is recorded as male[23].
- James Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- James Bruce's Commons category is recorded as James Bruce (explorer)[25].
- James Bruce's family name is recorded as Bruce[26].
- James Bruce's given name is recorded as James[27].
Body
Origins and Family
James Bruce's place of birth was Stirling[2]. He was born on December 14, 1730[3]. His father was David Bruce[12]. His mother was Marion Graham[13].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Harrow School[19], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], archaeologist[7], botanist[8], astronomer[9], ornithologist[10], and linguist[16]. James Bruce's field of work was botany[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James Bruce is Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile[20]. Things named for him include brucine[35], a type of chemical entity[36] and Brucea[37], a taxon[38].
Recognition
James Bruce received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
Personal Life
James Bruce was married to Mary Dundas[14].
Death and Burial
James Bruce died on April 27, 1794[5]. He passed away in Stirling[4].
Why It Matters
James Bruce ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include brucine[35], a type of chemical entity[36] and Brucea[37], a taxon[38].
FAQs
Where was James Bruce born?
James Bruce was born in Stirling[2].
Where did James Bruce die?
James Bruce died in Stirling[4].
Who were James Bruce's parents?
James Bruce's father was David Bruce[12]. James Bruce's mother was Marion Graham[13].
Who was James Bruce married to?
James Bruce's spouses include Mary Dundas[14].
What did James Bruce do for work?
James Bruce worked as explorer[6], archaeologist[7], botanist[8], astronomer[9], and ornithologist[10].
Where did James Bruce go to school?
James Bruce was educated at University of Edinburgh[18] and Harrow School[19].
What awards did James Bruce receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].