John Anderson

Scottish genealogist and antiquarian; Writer to the Signet (1798–1839)
Person human Q13461960
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John Anderson

Summary

John Anderson is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1798[2]. He died on January 1, 1839[3]. He worked as a genealogist[4] and antiquarian[5].

Key Facts

  • John Anderson was born on January 1, 1798[2].
  • John Anderson was born on August 16, 1798[6].
  • John Anderson died on January 1, 1839[3].
  • John Anderson died on September 21, 1839[7].
  • John Anderson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • John Anderson worked as a genealogist[4].
  • John Anderson worked as an antiquarian[5].
  • John Anderson was a member of Society of Writers to His Majesty's Signet[9].
  • John Anderson is recorded as male[10].
  • John Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[12].
  • John Anderson's given name is recorded as John[13].
  • John Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1798[2] and August 16, 1798[6].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include genealogist[4] and antiquarian[5].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1839[3] and September 21, 1839[7].

FAQs

What did John Anderson do for work?

John Anderson worked as genealogist[4] and antiquarian[5].

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id → 142656909
    Fast id → 241775
    Rero id (legacy) → A020439673
    Family name → Anderson
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