John Anderson

scientist, philosopher, and educator of the Scottish Enlightenment; (1726-1796)
Person human Q662787
John Anderson
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John Anderson

Summary

John Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dunbartonshire[2]. He was born on September 26, 1726[3]. He died in Glasgow[4]. He died on January 13, 1796[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], linguist[7], teacher[8], physicist[9], and inventor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Anderson was born in Dunbartonshire[2].
  • John Anderson died in Glasgow[4].
  • John Anderson was born on September 26, 1726[3].
  • John Anderson died on January 13, 1796[5].
  • John Anderson is buried at Ramshorn Cemetery, Glasgow[12].
  • John Anderson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • John Anderson worked as a philosopher[6].
  • John Anderson worked as a linguist[7].
  • John Anderson worked as a teacher[8].
  • John Anderson's professions included physicist[9].
  • John Anderson's professions included inventor[10].
  • Among John Anderson's employers was University of Glasgow[14].
  • John Anderson was educated at University of Glasgow[15].
  • John Anderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • John Anderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].
  • John Anderson received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[18].
  • John Anderson was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • John Anderson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • John Anderson is recorded as male[21].
  • John Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Anderson's Commons category is recorded as John Anderson (natural philosopher)[23].
  • John Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[24].
  • John Anderson's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Anderson's depicted by is recorded as Professor John Anderson, 1726 - 1796. Professor of Oriental Languages and Professor of Natural Philosophy, Glasgow University[26].
  • John Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Anderson's place of birth was Dunbartonshire[2]. He was born on September 26, 1726[3].

Education

John Anderson's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], linguist[7], teacher[8], physicist[9], and inventor[10]. Among John Anderson's employers was University of Glasgow[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[18].

Death and Burial

John Anderson died on January 13, 1796[5]. He passed away in Glasgow[4]. He is buried at Ramshorn Cemetery, Glasgow[12].

Why It Matters

John Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Anderson born?

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

Where did John Anderson die?

John Anderson passed away in Glasgow[4].

What did John Anderson do for work?

John Anderson worked as philosopher[6], linguist[7], teacher[8], physicist[9], and inventor[10].

Where did John Anderson go to school?

John Anderson was educated at University of Glasgow[15].

What awards did John Anderson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, linguist, teacher +2
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Dunbartonshire
    Citizenship
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
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