James Wood
Scottish Presbyterian minister and encyclopaedist (1820–1901)
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Summary
James Wood was born on October 12, 1820[1]. He died on March 17, 1901[2]. He worked as a translator[3], writer[4], editor[5], Christian minister[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Occupation: business consultant[10]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[11]
- Member of: Free Church of Scotland[12]
- Influenced by: Thomas Carlyle[13], John Ruskin[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: James Wood (1820-1901)[16]
- Family name: Wood[17]
- Given name: James[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Commons Creator page: James Wood (1820-1901)[20]
Why It Matters
James Wood has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
What did James Wood do for work?
James Wood worked as a translator[3], writer[4], editor[5], Christian minister[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did James Wood go to school?
James Wood was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].