James Crichton
Scottish polymath
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Summary
James Crichton was born on January 1, 1560[1], in Dumfries[2]. He died on July 2, 1582[3], in Mantua[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], fencer[6], and mathematician[7].
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 3, 1582[8]
- Place of burial: Santi Simone e Giuda, Mantua[9]
- Father: Robert Crichton[10]
- Mother: Elizabeth Stewart[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland[12]
- Educated at: University of St Andrews[13], University of Paris[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Cause of death: stab wound[16]
- Sport: fencing[17]
- Family name: Crichton[18]
- Given name: James[19]
- Manner of death: homicide[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Kurze Biographien oder Lebensabriße merkwürdiger und berühmter Personen[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], BEIC Digital Library[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Sibling: Robert Crichton[28]
FAQs
Where was James Crichton born?
James Crichton was born in Dumfries[2].
Where did James Crichton die?
James Crichton passed away in Mantua[4].
Who were James Crichton's parents?
James Crichton's father was Robert Crichton[10]. James Crichton's mother was Elizabeth Stewart[11].
What did James Crichton do for work?
James Crichton worked as a linguist[5], fencer[6], and mathematician[7].
Where did James Crichton go to school?
James Crichton was educated at University of St Andrews[13] and University of Paris[14].