James Syme

Scottish surgeon (1799–1870)
Person human Q518407
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James Syme

Summary

James Syme is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on November 7, 1799[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on June 26, 1870[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], and chemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Syme's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • James Syme passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • James Syme was born on November 7, 1799[3].
  • James Syme died on June 26, 1870[5].
  • James Syme died on June 20, 1870[11].
  • James Syme's father was John Syme[12].
  • James Syme's mother was Barbara Spottiswood[13].
  • James Syme was married to Jemima Burn[14].
  • Among James Syme's spouses was Willis[15].
  • A child of James Syme was Agnes Syme[16].
  • James Syme held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Syme held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • James Syme held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • James Syme held citizenship in Scotland[20].
  • James Syme worked as a surgeon[6].
  • James Syme's professions included university teacher[7].
  • James Syme's professions included pathologist[8].
  • James Syme's professions included chemist[9].
  • James Syme was employed by University College London[21].
  • James Syme was employed by University of Edinburgh[22].
  • James Syme's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[23].
  • James Syme was educated at Royal High School[24].
  • James Syme is recorded as male[25].
  • James Syme's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • James Syme's Commons category is recorded as James Syme[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Syme's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 7, 1799[3]. His father was John Syme[12]. His mother was Barbara Spottiswood[13].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[23], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[24], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], and chemist[9]. Employers include University College London[21], a university college[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1826[37], headquartered in UCL Main Building[38] and University of Edinburgh[22], a public university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1583[41], headquartered in Edinburgh[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jemima Burn[14] and Willis[15]. A child of James Syme was Agnes Syme[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 26, 1870[5] and June 20, 1870[11]. James Syme died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

James Syme ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was James Syme born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], James Syme…

Where did James Syme die?

James Syme passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were James Syme's parents?

James Syme's father was John Syme[12]. James Syme's mother was Barbara Spottiswood[13].

Who was James Syme married to?

James Syme's spouses include Jemima Burn[14] and Willis[15].

What did James Syme do for work?

James Syme worked as surgeon[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], and chemist[9].

Where did James Syme go to school?

James Syme was educated at University of Edinburgh[23] and Royal High School[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Who Named It?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [26] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Plarr's Lives of the Fellows. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Spouse Jemima Burn, Willis
    Family name Syme
    Employer
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