James Horsburgh
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James Horsburgh
Summary
James Horsburgh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elie[2]. He was born on September 23, 1762[3]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. He died on May 14, 1836[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6] and hydrographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- James Horsburgh was born in Elie[2].
- James Horsburgh passed away in Surrey[4].
- James Horsburgh was born on September 23, 1762[3].
- James Horsburgh was born on September 28, 1762[9].
- James Horsburgh died on May 14, 1836[5].
- James Horsburgh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
- James Horsburgh's professions included cartographer[6].
- James Horsburgh worked as a hydrographer[7].
- James Horsburgh received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
- James Horsburgh was a member of Royal Society[12].
- James Horsburgh is recorded as male[13].
- James Horsburgh's instance of is recorded as human[14].
- James Horsburgh's Commons category is recorded as James Horsburgh[15].
- James Horsburgh's family name is recorded as Horsburgh[16].
- James Horsburgh's given name is recorded as James[17].
- James Horsburgh's work location is recorded as London[18].
- James Horsburgh's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
- James Horsburgh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
- James Horsburgh's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[21].
- James Horsburgh's has works in the collection is recorded as Het Scheepvaartmuseum[22].
- James Horsburgh's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].
- James Horsburgh's P14397 is recorded as 2396[24].
- James Horsburgh's P14585 is recorded as 70540[25].
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Origins and Family
James Horsburgh was born in Elie[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 23, 1762[3] and September 28, 1762[9].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6] and hydrographer[7].
Recognition
James Horsburgh received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
Death and Burial
James Horsburgh died on May 14, 1836[5]. He passed away in Surrey[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for James Horsburgh include Horsburgh Lighthouse[26], a lighthouse[27], in Singapore[28], founded in 1851[29] and Horsburgh Island[30], an island[31], in Australia[32].
Why It Matters
James Horsburgh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include Horsburgh Lighthouse[26], a lighthouse[27], in Singapore[28], founded in 1851[29] and Horsburgh Island[30], an island[31], in Australia[32].
FAQs
Where was James Horsburgh born?
James Horsburgh was born in Elie[2].
Where did James Horsburgh die?
James Horsburgh died in Surrey[4].
What did James Horsburgh do for work?
James Horsburgh worked as cartographer[6] and hydrographer[7].
What awards did James Horsburgh receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].