John Bruce
East India Company historiographer; (1745-1826)
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Summary
John Bruce was born on January 1, 1745[1], in Fife[2]. He died on April 6, 1826[3], in Fife[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1744[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9], Kingdom of Great Britain[10]
- Position held: member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[13]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[14]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[15]
- Student: Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[17]
- Member of: Royal Society[18], Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: John Bruce (historiographer)[22]
- Family name: Bruce[23]
- Given name: John[24]
- Work location: London[25]
- Depicted by: Professor John Bruce, 1745 - 1826. Historian[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], Dictionary of Indian Biography[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: John Bruce[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
Why It Matters
John Bruce is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was John Bruce born?
John Bruce was born in Fife[2].
Where did John Bruce die?
John Bruce died in Fife[4].
What did John Bruce do for work?
John Bruce worked as a historian[5] and politician[6].
Where did John Bruce go to school?
John Bruce was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].
What awards did John Bruce receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17].