John Abercrombie

Scottish physician (1780–1844)
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John Abercrombie
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John Abercrombie

Summary

John Abercrombie is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on +1780-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on +1844-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physician[6], philosopher[7], pathologist[8], surgeon[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aberdeen[2], John Abercrombie…
  • John Abercrombie died in Edinburgh[4].
  • John Abercrombie was born on +1780-10-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Abercrombie was born on +1781-10-11T00:00:00Z[12].
  • John Abercrombie was born on +1781-10-10T00:00:00Z[13].
  • John Abercrombie was born on +1780-10-12T00:00:00Z[14].
  • John Abercrombie died on +1844-11-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh[15].
  • John Abercrombie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Abercrombie's professions included physician[6].
  • John Abercrombie worked as a philosopher[7].
  • John Abercrombie worked as a pathologist[8].
  • John Abercrombie's professions included surgeon[9].
  • John Abercrombie's professions included writer[10].
  • John Abercrombie held the position of Rector of Marischal College, Aberdeen[17].
  • John Abercrombie was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • John Abercrombie's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[19].
  • John Abercrombie's education included a stint at Aberdeen Grammar School[20].
  • John Abercrombie received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].
  • John Abercrombie received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[22].
  • John Abercrombie received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[23].
  • John Abercrombie was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[24].
  • John Abercrombie was a member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[25].
  • John Abercrombie was a member of Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh[26].
  • John Abercrombie was a member of Royal Medical Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Abercrombie's place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1780-10-10T00:00:00Z[3], +1781-10-11T00:00:00Z[12], +1781-10-10T00:00:00Z[13], and +1780-10-12T00:00:00Z[14].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of Aberdeen[19], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35]; and Aberdeen Grammar School[20], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1257[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], philosopher[7], pathologist[8], surgeon[9], and writer[10]. John Abercrombie held the position of Rector of Marischal College, Aberdeen[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[22]; and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[23].

Personal Life

John Abercrombie's religion is recorded as Protestantism[41].

Death and Burial

John Abercrombie died on +1844-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh[15].

Why It Matters

John Abercrombie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was John Abercrombie born?

John Abercrombie's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did John Abercrombie die?

John Abercrombie died in Edinburgh[4].

What did John Abercrombie do for work?

John Abercrombie worked as physician[6], philosopher[7], pathologist[8], surgeon[9], and writer[10].

Where did John Abercrombie go to school?

John Abercrombie was educated at University of Edinburgh[18], University of Aberdeen[19], and Aberdeen Grammar School[20].

What awards did John Abercrombie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21], Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[22], and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[23].

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  1. [2] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [20] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [41] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Internet Philosophy Ontology project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . rse.org.uk. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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