James Sharp

Summary

James Sharp is a human^[1]. He was born on May 4, 1613^[2]. He died on May 3, 1679^[3]. He worked as a presbyter^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• James Sharp was born on May 4, 1613^[2].
• James Sharp died on May 3, 1679^[3].
• James Sharp's father was unknown Sharpe^[6].
• James Sharp's mother was Isobel Leslie, of Kininvie^[7].
• A child of James Sharp was Margaret Sharp^[8].
• A child of James Sharp was William Sharpe^[9].
• A child of James Sharp was Sir William Sharp, 1st Bt.^[10].
• James Sharp's professions included presbyter^[4].
• James Sharp held the position of archbishop^[11].
• James Sharp held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland^[12].
• James Sharp held the position of Protestant Archbishop of St. Andrews^[13].
• James Sharp was educated at University of St Andrews^[14].
• James Sharp was educated at University of Aberdeen^[15].
• James Sharp is recorded as male^[16].
• James Sharp's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• James Sharp's Commons category is recorded as James Sharp (bishop)^[18].
• James Sharp's residence is recorded as Crail^[19].
• James Sharp's family name is recorded as Sharp^[20].
• James Sharp's given name is recorded as James^[21].
• James Sharp's manner of death is recorded as homicide^[22].
• James Sharp's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[23].
• James Sharp's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[24].
• James Sharp's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].

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Origins and Family

James Sharp was born on May 4, 1613^[2]. His father was unknown Sharpe^[6]. His mother was Isobel Leslie, of Kininvie^[7].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews^[14], a public university^[26], in United Kingdom^[27], founded in 1413^[28], headquartered in Fife^[29] and University of Aberdeen^[15], a public research university^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1495^[32], headquartered in Aberdeen^[33].

Career and Affiliations

James Sharp's professions included presbyter^[4]. Positions held include archbishop^[11], an episcopal title^[34]; Member of the Parliament of Scotland^[12], a position^[35], in Kingdom of Scotland^[36]; and Protestant Archbishop of St. Andrews^[13].

Personal Life

Children include Margaret Sharp^[8], 1664–1734^[37]; William Sharpe^[9]; and Sir William Sharp, 1st Bt.^[10].

Death and Burial

James Sharp died on May 3, 1679^[3].

Why It Matters

James Sharp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).^[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Who were James Sharp's parents?

James Sharp's father was unknown Sharpe^[6]. James Sharp's mother was Isobel Leslie, of Kininvie^[7].

What did James Sharp do for work?

James Sharp worked as presbyter^[4].

Where did James Sharp go to school?

James Sharp was educated at University of St Andrews^[14] and University of Aberdeen^[15].