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James Maxwell

Scottish Jacobite army officer, writer (died 1762)
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James Maxwell

Summary

James Maxwell is a human[1]. He was born on 1708[2]. He died on 1762[3]. He worked as a military officer[4] and writer[5].

Key Facts

  • James Maxwell was born on 1708[2].
  • James Maxwell died on 1762[3].
  • James Maxwell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[6].
  • James Maxwell's professions included military officer[4].
  • James Maxwell worked as a writer[5].
  • James Maxwell is recorded as male[7].
  • James Maxwell's instance of is recorded as human[8].
  • James Maxwell's family name is recorded as Maxwell[9].
  • James Maxwell's given name is recorded as James[10].
  • James Maxwell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[11].

Body

Origins and Family

James Maxwell was born on 1708[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4] and writer[5].

Death and Burial

James Maxwell died on 1762[3].

FAQs

What did James Maxwell do for work?

James Maxwell worked as military officer[4] and writer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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