James Harrison

Scottish Victorian politician and engineer
Person human Q3161138
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James Harrison

Summary

James Harrison is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on +1816-04-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Geelong[4]. He died on +1893-09-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Harrison was born in Scotland[2].
  • James Harrison passed away in Geelong[4].
  • James Harrison was born on +1816-04-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Harrison died on +1893-09-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Geelong Eastern Cemetery[10].
  • James Harrison held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • James Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Harrison worked as a politician[6].
  • James Harrison's professions included businessperson[7].
  • James Harrison's professions included inventor[8].
  • James Harrison held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[13].
  • James Harrison held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Council[14].
  • James Harrison was educated at University of Strathclyde[15].
  • James Harrison received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[16].
  • James Harrison is recorded as male[17].
  • James Harrison's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Harrison's ISNI is recorded as 0000000032285224[19].
  • James Harrison's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 1364381[20].
  • James Harrison's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n82142112[21].
  • James Harrison's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 163911513[22].
  • James Harrison's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0267ys[23].
  • James Harrison's family name is recorded as Harrison[24].
  • James Harrison's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Harrison's NLA Trove people ID is recorded as 1463439[26].
  • James Harrison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Harrison was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on +1816-04-00T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

James Harrison was educated at University of Strathclyde[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8]. Positions held include Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[13] and Member of the Victorian Legislative Council[14].

Recognition

James Harrison received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[16].

Death and Burial

James Harrison died on +1893-09-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Geelong[4]. He is buried at Geelong Eastern Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Harrison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was James Harrison born?

James Harrison was born in Scotland[2].

Where did James Harrison die?

James Harrison passed away in Geelong[4].

What did James Harrison do for work?

James Harrison worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8].

Where did James Harrison go to school?

James Harrison was educated at University of Strathclyde[15].

What awards did James Harrison receive?

Honors received include Australian Media Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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