James Frederick Ferrier

Scottish philosopher (1808-1864)
Person human Q3161092
James Frederick Ferrier
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James Frederick Ferrier

Summary

James Frederick Ferrier is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 16, 1808[3]. He died in St Andrews[4]. He died on June 11, 1864[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], classical scholar[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], James Frederick Ferrier…
  • James Frederick Ferrier passed away in St Andrews[4].
  • James Frederick Ferrier was born on June 16, 1808[3].
  • James Frederick Ferrier died on June 11, 1864[5].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's father was John Ferrier[11].
  • James Frederick Ferrier was married to Margaret Wilson[12].
  • A child of James Frederick Ferrier was Susan Ferrier[13].
  • James Frederick Ferrier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's professions included philosopher[6].
  • James Frederick Ferrier worked as a historian[7].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's professions included classical scholar[8].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Among James Frederick Ferrier's employers was University of Edinburgh[15].
  • James Frederick Ferrier was employed by University of St Andrews[16].
  • James Frederick Ferrier was educated at Magdalen College[17].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's education included a stint at Royal High School[19].
  • James Frederick Ferrier was educated at Heidelberg University[20].
  • James Frederick Ferrier is recorded as male[21].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's Commons category is recorded as James Frederick Ferrier[23].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's family name is recorded as Ferrier[24].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's given name is recorded as Frederick[26].
  • James Frederick Ferrier's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

James Frederick Ferrier's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 16, 1808[3]. His father was John Ferrier[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1583[33], headquartered in Edinburgh[34]; Royal High School[19], a high school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1128[37]; and Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1386[40], headquartered in Heidelberg[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], classical scholar[8], and lawyer[9]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[15], a public university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1583[44], headquartered in Edinburgh[45] and University of St Andrews[16], a public university[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1413[48], headquartered in Fife[49].

Personal Life

James Frederick Ferrier was married to Margaret Wilson[12]. A child of him was Susan Ferrier[13].

Death and Burial

James Frederick Ferrier died on June 11, 1864[5]. He passed away in St Andrews[4].

Why It Matters

James Frederick Ferrier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was James Frederick Ferrier born?

James Frederick Ferrier's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did James Frederick Ferrier die?

James Frederick Ferrier died in St Andrews[4].

Who were James Frederick Ferrier's parents?

James Frederick Ferrier's father was John Ferrier[11].

Who was James Frederick Ferrier married to?

James Frederick Ferrier's spouses include Margaret Wilson[12].

What did James Frederick Ferrier do for work?

James Frederick Ferrier worked as philosopher[6], historian[7], classical scholar[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did James Frederick Ferrier go to school?

James Frederick Ferrier was educated at Magdalen College[17], University of Edinburgh[18], Royal High School[19], and Heidelberg University[20].

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  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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