John Anderson

Scottish civil and mechanical engineer (1814-1886)
Person human Q16611481
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John Anderson

Summary

John Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Woodside[2]. He was born on December 9, 1814[3]. He died in St Leonards[4]. He died on July 28, 1886[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and civil engineer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • John Anderson was born in Woodside[2].
  • John Anderson died in St Leonards[4].
  • John Anderson was born on December 9, 1814[3].
  • John Anderson died on July 28, 1886[5].
  • John Anderson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Anderson worked as an engineer[6].
  • John Anderson worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • John Anderson received the Knight Bachelor[10].
  • John Anderson is recorded as male[11].
  • John Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Anderson earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[13].
  • John Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[14].
  • John Anderson's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Anderson's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science[16].

Body

Origins and Family

John Anderson's place of birth was Woodside[2]. He was born on December 9, 1814[3].

Education

John Anderson earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and civil engineer[7].

Recognition

John Anderson received the Knight Bachelor[10].

Death and Burial

John Anderson died on July 28, 1886[5]. He passed away in St Leonards[4].

Why It Matters

John Anderson is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was John Anderson born?

John Anderson's place of birth was Woodside[2].

Where did John Anderson die?

John Anderson passed away in St Leonards[4].

What did John Anderson do for work?

John Anderson worked as engineer[6] and civil engineer[7].

What awards did John Anderson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[10].

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Scottish civil and mechanical engineer (1814-1886)
    Library of congress authority id n88091934
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01158581
    Contributed to creative work Popular Science
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