James Gordon

Scottish historian and map maker
Person human Q18671556
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James Gordon

Summary

James Gordon is a human[1]. He was born on 1617[2]. He died on 1686[3]. He worked as a historian[4] and map maker[5].

Key Facts

  • James Gordon was born on 1617[2].
  • James Gordon was born on 1615[6].
  • James Gordon died on 1686[3].
  • James Gordon's father was Robert Gordon of Straloch[7].
  • James Gordon held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[8].
  • James Gordon worked as a historian[4].
  • James Gordon worked as a map maker[5].
  • James Gordon is recorded as male[9].
  • James Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • James Gordon's family name is recorded as Gordon[11].
  • James Gordon's given name is recorded as James[12].
  • James Gordon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • James Gordon's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[14].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include 1617[2] and 1615[6]. James Gordon's father was Robert Gordon of Straloch[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4] and map maker[5].

Death and Burial

James Gordon died on 1686[3].

FAQs

Who were James Gordon's parents?

James Gordon's father was Robert Gordon of Straloch[7].

What did James Gordon do for work?

James Gordon worked as historian[4] and map maker[5].

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1617-00-00T00:00:00Z, +1615-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Date of death +1686-00-00T00:00:00Z
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