James Douglas

Canadian American mining magnate (1837–1918)
Person human Q6132770
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James Douglas

Summary

James Douglas is a human[1]. Born in Quebec City[2], he… he was born on +1837-11-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on +1918-06-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], historian[7], mining engineer[8], geologist[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Quebec City[2], James Douglas…
  • James Douglas passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • James Douglas was born on +1837-11-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Douglas died on +1918-06-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Hermon Cemetery[12].
  • A child of James Douglas was James Douglas, Jr.[13].
  • James Douglas held citizenship in Canada[14].
  • James Douglas's professions included engineer[6].
  • James Douglas worked as a historian[7].
  • James Douglas's professions included mining engineer[8].
  • James Douglas worked as a geologist[9].
  • James Douglas's professions included physician[10].
  • James Douglas's professions included businessperson[15].
  • James Douglas was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • James Douglas received the John Fritz Medal[17].
  • James Douglas was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • James Douglas's image is recorded as James Douglas, mining magnate.png[19].
  • James Douglas is recorded as male[20].
  • James Douglas's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Douglas's signature is recorded as Signature of James Walter Douglas (1837–1918).png[22].
  • James Douglas's ISNI is recorded as 0000000074078450[23].
  • James Douglas's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 31002247[24].
  • James Douglas's GND ID is recorded as 1055681124[25].
  • James Douglas's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85801221[26].
  • James Douglas's Commons category is recorded as James Douglas (businessman)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Quebec City[2], James Douglas… he was born on +1837-11-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

James Douglas was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], historian[7], mining engineer[8], geologist[9], physician[10], and businessperson[15].

Recognition

James Douglas received the John Fritz Medal[17].

Personal Life

A child of James Douglas was he, Jr.[13].

Death and Burial

James Douglas died on +1918-06-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He is buried at Mount Hermon Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

James Douglas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James Douglas born?

James Douglas's place of birth was Quebec City[2].

Where did James Douglas die?

James Douglas died in Manhattan[4].

What did James Douglas do for work?

James Douglas worked as engineer[6], historian[7], mining engineer[8], geologist[9], and physician[10].

Where did James Douglas go to school?

James Douglas was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].

What awards did James Douglas receive?

Honors received include John Fritz Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . smenet.org. smenet.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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