James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
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Summary
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo was born on October 25, 1714[1], in Monboddo House[2]. He died on May 26, 1799[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], judge[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Greyfriars Kirkyard[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Ethnic group: Scottish people[13]
- Occupation: jurist[14], author[15]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[16], University of Aberdeen[17], University of Aberdeen School of Law[18], Marischal College[19]
- Member of: The Select Society[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: James Burnett, Lord Monboddo[22]
- Residence: Scotland[23]
- Family name: Burnett[24]
- Given name: James[25]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[26], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Writing language: English[32]
- P14397: 746[33]
Why It Matters
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was James Burnett, Lord Monboddo born?
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo's place of birth was Monboddo House[2].
Where did James Burnett, Lord Monboddo die?
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo passed away in Edinburgh[4].
What did James Burnett, Lord Monboddo do for work?
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], judge[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].
Where did James Burnett, Lord Monboddo go to school?
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo was educated at University of Edinburgh[16], University of Aberdeen[17], University of Aberdeen School of Law[18], and Marischal College[19].