James Keir

Summary

James Keir is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on September 20, 1735^[3]. He died in West Bromwich^[4]. He died on October 11, 1820^[5]. He worked as a chemist^[6], geologist^[7], inventor^[8], entrepreneur^[9], and military personnel^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Edinburgh^[2], James Keir…
• James Keir passed away in West Bromwich^[4].
• James Keir was born on September 20, 1735^[3].
• James Keir died on October 11, 1820^[5].
• Among James Keir's spouses was Susanna Keir^[12].
• A child of James Keir was Amelia Keir^[13].
• James Keir held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• James Keir's professions included chemist^[6].
• James Keir worked as a geologist^[7].
• James Keir's professions included inventor^[8].
• James Keir's professions included entrepreneur^[9].
• James Keir worked as a military personnel^[10].
• James Keir's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[15].
• James Keir was educated at Royal High School^[16].
• James Keir received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[17].
• James Keir was a member of Royal Society^[18].
• James Keir was a member of Lunar Society of Birmingham^[19].
• James Keir is recorded as male^[20].
• James Keir's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• James Keir's military branch is recorded as British Army^[22].
• James Keir's Commons category is recorded as James Keir^[23].
• James Keir's family name is recorded as Keir^[24].
• James Keir's given name is recorded as James^[25].
• James Keir's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].

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Origins and Family

James Keir was born in Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on September 20, 1735^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[15], a public university^[27], in United Kingdom^[28], founded in 1583^[29], headquartered in Edinburgh^[30] and Royal High School^[16], a high school^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1128^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist^[6], geologist^[7], inventor^[8], entrepreneur^[9], and military personnel^[10].

Recognition

James Keir received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[17].

Personal Life

Among James Keir's spouses was Susanna Keir^[12]. A child of him was Amelia Keir^[13].

Death and Burial

James Keir died on October 11, 1820^[5]. He died in West Bromwich^[4].

Why It Matters

James Keir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34]

FAQs

Where was James Keir born?

James Keir was born in Edinburgh^[2].

Where did James Keir die?

James Keir died in West Bromwich^[4].

Who was James Keir married to?

James Keir's spouses include Susanna Keir^[12].

What did James Keir do for work?

James Keir worked as chemist^[6], geologist^[7], inventor^[8], entrepreneur^[9], and military personnel^[10].

Where did James Keir go to school?

James Keir was educated at University of Edinburgh^[15] and Royal High School^[16].

What awards did James Keir receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[17].