James Main Dixon

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James Main Dixon

Summary

James Main Dixon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Renfrewshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1856[3]. He died on September 27, 1933[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], philosopher[7], editor[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Main Dixon's place of birth was Renfrewshire[2].
  • James Main Dixon was born on January 1, 1856[3].
  • James Main Dixon died on September 27, 1933[4].
  • James Main Dixon held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • James Main Dixon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Main Dixon worked as a lexicographer[5].
  • James Main Dixon's professions included linguist[6].
  • James Main Dixon's professions included philosopher[7].
  • James Main Dixon's professions included editor[8].
  • James Main Dixon's professions included literary critic[9].
  • James Main Dixon's professions included biographer[13].
  • James Main Dixon was employed by University of Tokyo[14].
  • James Main Dixon was employed by University of Southern California[15].
  • Among James Main Dixon's employers was Washington University in St. Louis[16].
  • James Main Dixon was employed by University of St Andrews[17].
  • James Main Dixon was educated at University of St Andrews[18].
  • James Main Dixon received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • James Main Dixon was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • James Main Dixon is recorded as male[21].
  • James Main Dixon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Main Dixon's family name is recorded as Dixon[23].
  • James Main Dixon's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Main Dixon's given name is recorded as Main[25].
  • James Main Dixon's relative is recorded as Cargill Gilston Knott[26].
  • James Main Dixon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Main Dixon was born in Renfrewshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1856[3].

Education

James Main Dixon was educated at University of St Andrews[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], linguist[6], philosopher[7], editor[8], literary critic[9], and biographer[13]. Employers include University of Tokyo[14], a research university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Hongō campus[31]; University of Southern California[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1880[34], headquartered in Los Angeles[35]; Washington University in St. Louis[16], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1853[38], headquartered in St. Louis County[39]; and University of St Andrews[17], a public university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1413[42], headquartered in Fife[43].

Recognition

James Main Dixon received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

Death and Burial

James Main Dixon died on September 27, 1933[4].

Why It Matters

James Main Dixon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was James Main Dixon born?

Born in Renfrewshire[2], James Main Dixon…

What did James Main Dixon do for work?

James Main Dixon worked as lexicographer[5], linguist[6], philosopher[7], editor[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did James Main Dixon go to school?

James Main Dixon was educated at University of St Andrews[18].

What awards did James Main Dixon receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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