James Wilson

zoologist from Scotland (1795-1856)
Person human Q15994838
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James Wilson

Summary

James Wilson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paisley[2]. He was born on November 1, 1795[3]. He died on January 1, 1856[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Paisley[2], James Wilson…
  • James Wilson was born on November 1, 1795[3].
  • James Wilson died on January 1, 1856[4].
  • James Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[6].
  • James Wilson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[7].
  • James Wilson worked as a zoologist[5].
  • James Wilson is recorded as male[8].
  • James Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • James Wilson's Commons category is recorded as James Wilson (zoologist)[10].
  • James Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[11].
  • James Wilson's given name is recorded as James[12].
  • James Wilson's relative is recorded as Henrietta Wilson[13].
  • James Wilson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].
  • James Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • James Wilson's sibling is recorded as John Wilson[16].
  • James Wilson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[17].
  • James Wilson's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[18].

Body

Origins and Family

James Wilson was born in Paisley[2]. He was born on November 1, 1795[3].

Career and Affiliations

James Wilson's professions included zoologist[5].

Death and Burial

James Wilson died on January 1, 1856[4].

FAQs

Where was James Wilson born?

Born in Paisley[2], James Wilson…

What did James Wilson do for work?

James Wilson worked as zoologist[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 18d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sibling John Wilson
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