James Mill

Scottish historian, economist, political theorist and philosopher (1773-1836)
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James Mill

Summary

James Mill is a human[1]. His place of birth was Angus[2]. He was born on April 6, 1773[3]. He died in Kensington[4]. He died on June 23, 1836[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], economist[8], linguist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (654 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Angus[2], James Mill…
  • James Mill passed away in Kensington[4].
  • James Mill was born on April 6, 1773[3].
  • James Mill died on June 23, 1836[5].
  • James Mill is buried at St Mary Abbots, Kensington[12].
  • A child of James Mill was John Stuart Mill[13].
  • James Mill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Mill's professions included philosopher[6].
  • James Mill's professions included theologian[7].
  • James Mill's professions included economist[8].
  • James Mill's professions included linguist[9].
  • James Mill's professions included historian[10].
  • James Mill worked as a translator[15].
  • James Mill's field of work was economics[16].
  • James Mill's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • A notable student of James Mill was John Stuart Mill[18].
  • James Mill's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[19].
  • James Mill was influenced by David Hartley[20].
  • James Mill was influenced by Dugald Stewart[21].
  • James Mill was influenced by Jeremy Bentham Rollweiser[22].
  • James Mill is recorded as male[23].
  • James Mill's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Mill's family is recorded as Mill family[25].
  • James Mill is associated with the liberalism movement[26].
  • James Mill's Commons category is recorded as James Mill[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Mill's place of birth was Angus[2]. He was born on April 6, 1773[3].

Education

James Mill's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], economist[8], linguist[9], historian[10], and translator[15]. James Mill's field of work was economics[16]. A notable student of him was John Stuart Mill[18].

Personal Life

A child of James Mill was John Stuart Mill[13]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[19].

Death and Burial

James Mill died on June 23, 1836[5]. He died in Kensington[4]. Burial took place at St Mary Abbots, Kensington[12].

Why It Matters

James Mill ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (654 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James Mill born?

James Mill's place of birth was Angus[2].

Where did James Mill die?

James Mill passed away in Kensington[4].

What did James Mill do for work?

James Mill worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], economist[8], linguist[9], and historian[10].

Where did James Mill go to school?

James Mill was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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