John Alexander Mackay

Presbyterian theologian, missionary, and educator (1889-1983)
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John Alexander Mackay

Summary

John Alexander Mackay is a human[1]. Born in Inverness[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1889[3]. He died in Hightstown[4]. He died on June 9, 1983[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], missionary[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Alexander Mackay was born in Inverness[2].
  • John Alexander Mackay passed away in Hightstown[4].
  • John Alexander Mackay was born on May 17, 1889[3].
  • John Alexander Mackay died on June 9, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[11].
  • John Alexander Mackay held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Alexander Mackay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Alexander Mackay's professions included philosopher[6].
  • John Alexander Mackay's professions included theologian[7].
  • John Alexander Mackay's professions included missionary[8].
  • John Alexander Mackay's professions included university teacher[9].
  • John Alexander Mackay held the position of President of the Princeton Theological Seminary[14].
  • John Alexander Mackay was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].
  • John Alexander Mackay was educated at Princeton Theological Seminary[16].
  • John Alexander Mackay's education included a stint at Inverness Royal Academy[17].
  • John Alexander Mackay was educated at National University of San Marcos[18].
  • John Alexander Mackay received the Palmas Magisteriales[19].
  • John Alexander Mackay's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[20].
  • John Alexander Mackay is recorded as male[21].
  • John Alexander Mackay's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Alexander Mackay's Commons category is recorded as John Alexander Mackay[23].
  • John Alexander Mackay's family name is recorded as Mackay[24].
  • John Alexander Mackay's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Alexander Mackay's work location is recorded as Lima[26].
  • John Alexander Mackay's work location is recorded as Montevideo[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Alexander Mackay's place of birth was Inverness[2]. He was born on May 17, 1889[3].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[15], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1495[30], headquartered in Aberdeen[31]; Princeton Theological Seminary[16], a seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1812[34], headquartered in Princeton[35]; Inverness Royal Academy[17], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37]; and National University of San Marcos[18], a public research university[38], in Peru[39], founded in 1551[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], missionary[8], and university teacher[9]. John Alexander Mackay held the position of President of the Princeton Theological Seminary[14].

Recognition

John Alexander Mackay received the Palmas Magisteriales[19].

Personal Life

John Alexander Mackay's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[20].

Death and Burial

John Alexander Mackay died on June 9, 1983[5]. He passed away in Hightstown[4]. Burial took place at Princeton Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

John Alexander Mackay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was John Alexander Mackay born?

John Alexander Mackay was born in Inverness[2].

Where did John Alexander Mackay die?

John Alexander Mackay passed away in Hightstown[4].

What did John Alexander Mackay do for work?

John Alexander Mackay worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], missionary[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did John Alexander Mackay go to school?

John Alexander Mackay was educated at University of Aberdeen[15], Princeton Theological Seminary[16], Inverness Royal Academy[17], and National University of San Marcos[18].

What awards did John Alexander Mackay receive?

Honors received include Palmas Magisteriales[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . History of Missiology. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . History of Missiology. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

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