James Logan

lawyer and editor of the Penang Gazette in the Straits Settlements
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James Logan

Summary

James Logan is a human[1]. He was born in Berwickshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1819[3]. He passed away in Penang[4]. He died on January 1, 1869[5]. He worked as a newspaper editor[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berwickshire[2], James Logan…
  • James Logan died in Penang[4].
  • James Logan was born on January 1, 1819[3].
  • James Logan died on January 1, 1869[5].
  • James Logan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • James Logan worked as a newspaper editor[6].
  • James Logan worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Logan is recorded as male[10].
  • James Logan's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Logan's family name is recorded as Logan[12].
  • James Logan's given name is recorded as James[13].
  • James Logan's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].
  • James Logan's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15].

Body

Origins and Family

James Logan was born in Berwickshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1819[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include newspaper editor[6] and lawyer[7].

Death and Burial

James Logan died on January 1, 1869[5]. He died in Penang[4].

Why It Matters

James Logan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16]

FAQs

Where was James Logan born?

James Logan's place of birth was Berwickshire[2].

Where did James Logan die?

James Logan passed away in Penang[4].

What did James Logan do for work?

James Logan worked as newspaper editor[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Family name Logan
    P14397 2976
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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