James Lind

Scottish physician (1736-1812)
Person human Q1544534
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James Lind

Summary

James Lind is a human[1]. His place of birth was Midlothian[2]. He was born on May 7, 1736[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 17, 1812[5]. He worked as a physician[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Lind was born in Midlothian[2].
  • James Lind passed away in London[4].
  • James Lind was born on May 7, 1736[3].
  • James Lind died on October 17, 1812[5].
  • James Lind's father was Alexander Lind of Gorgie[9].
  • James Lind's mother was Helen Allardice[10].
  • Among James Lind's spouses was Anne Elizabeth Mealy[11].
  • A child of James Lind was Anne Lind[12].
  • A child of James Lind was Lucy Maria Lind[13].
  • A child of James Lind was Dorothea Sophia Banks Lind[14].
  • A child of James Lind was Alexander Francis Lind[15].
  • James Lind held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • James Lind held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Lind worked as a physician[6].
  • James Lind's professions included surgeon[7].
  • James Lind was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • James Lind was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • James Lind was a member of Aesculapian Club[20].
  • James Lind is recorded as male[21].
  • James Lind's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Lind's Commons category is recorded as James Lind (naturalist)[23].
  • James Lind's family name is recorded as Lind[24].
  • James Lind's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Lind's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Lind's place of birth was Midlothian[2]. He was born on May 7, 1736[3]. His father was Alexander Lind of Gorgie[9]. His mother was Helen Allardice[10].

Education

James Lind's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6] and surgeon[7].

Personal Life

Among James Lind's spouses was Anne Elizabeth Mealy[11]. Children include Anne Lind[12]; Lucy Maria Lind[13]; Dorothea Sophia Banks Lind[14], 1787–1863[27]; and Alexander Francis Lind[15], 1797–1832[28], of United Kingdom[29].

Death and Burial

James Lind died on October 17, 1812[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Lind ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was James Lind born?

James Lind's place of birth was Midlothian[2].

Where did James Lind die?

James Lind passed away in London[4].

Who were James Lind's parents?

James Lind's father was Alexander Lind of Gorgie[9]. James Lind's mother was Helen Allardice[10].

Who was James Lind married to?

James Lind's spouses include Anne Elizabeth Mealy[11].

What did James Lind do for work?

James Lind worked as physician[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did James Lind go to school?

James Lind was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Child Anne Lind, Lucy Maria Lind, Dorothea Sophia Banks Lind +1
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