James Smith

Scottish university principal and minister (1681–1736)
Person human Q6143335
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James Smith

Summary

James Smith is a human[1]. He was born on 1680[2]. He died on 1736[3]. He worked as an academic[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • James Smith was born on 1680[2].
  • James Smith died on 1736[3].
  • James Smith worked as an academic[4].
  • James Smith held the position of rector[6].
  • James Smith was educated at University of Edinburgh[7].
  • James Smith's religion is recorded as Protestantism[8].
  • James Smith is recorded as male[9].
  • James Smith's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • James Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[11].
  • James Smith's given name is recorded as James[12].

Body

Origins and Family

James Smith was born on 1680[2].

Education

James Smith's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Smith's professions included academic[4]. He held the position of rector[6].

Personal Life

James Smith's religion is recorded as Protestantism[8].

Death and Burial

James Smith died on 1736[3].

Why It Matters

James Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]

FAQs

What did James Smith do for work?

James Smith worked as academic[4].

Where did James Smith go to school?

James Smith was educated at University of Edinburgh[7].

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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