James Chalmers

1782-1853; alleged Scottish inventor of the adhesive postage stamp
Person human Q1346989
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Summary

James Chalmers is a human[1]. He was born in Arbroath[2]. He was born on February 2, 1782[3]. He died in Dundee[4]. He died on May 26, 1853[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], politician[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Chalmers's place of birth was Arbroath[2].
  • James Chalmers passed away in Dundee[4].
  • James Chalmers was born on February 2, 1782[3].
  • James Chalmers died on May 26, 1853[5].
  • James Chalmers held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Chalmers worked as a publisher[6].
  • James Chalmers worked as a politician[7].
  • James Chalmers worked as an inventor[8].
  • James Chalmers is recorded as male[11].
  • James Chalmers's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • James Chalmers's Commons category is recorded as James Chalmers[13].
  • James Chalmers's family name is recorded as Chalmers[14].
  • James Chalmers's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • James Chalmers's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].

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Origins and Family

James Chalmers was born in Arbroath[2]. He was born on February 2, 1782[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], politician[7], and inventor[8].

Death and Burial

James Chalmers died on May 26, 1853[5]. He passed away in Dundee[4].

Why It Matters

James Chalmers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17]

FAQs

Where was James Chalmers born?

James Chalmers was born in Arbroath[2].

Where did James Chalmers die?

James Chalmers passed away in Dundee[4].

What did James Chalmers do for work?

James Chalmers worked as publisher[6], politician[7], and inventor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Occupation → publisher, politician, inventor
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