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James Skinner

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James Skinner

Summary

James Skinner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on January 1, 1778[3]. He died in India[4]. He died on December 4, 1841[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kolkata[2], James Skinner…
  • James Skinner passed away in India[4].
  • James Skinner was born on January 1, 1778[3].
  • James Skinner died on December 4, 1841[5].
  • Burial took place at St. James' Church, Delhi[8].
  • James Skinner worked as a military personnel[6].
  • James Skinner received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[9].
  • James Skinner is recorded as male[10].
  • James Skinner's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Skinner's Commons category is recorded as James Skinner[12].
  • James Skinner's family name is recorded as Skinner[13].
  • James Skinner's given name is recorded as James[14].
  • James Skinner's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • James Skinner's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Skinner[16].

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Origins and Family

James Skinner was born in Kolkata[2]. He was born on January 1, 1778[3].

Career and Affiliations

James Skinner's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

James Skinner received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[9].

Death and Burial

James Skinner died on December 4, 1841[5]. He died in India[4]. He is buried at St. James' Church, Delhi[8].

Why It Matters

James Skinner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Skinner born?

Born in Kolkata[2], James Skinner…

Where did James Skinner die?

James Skinner died in India[4].

What did James Skinner do for work?

James Skinner worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did James Skinner receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[9].

Related Entities

India

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → St. James' Church, Delhi
    Occupation → military personnel
    Place of birth → Kolkata
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