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John Burns

Scottish surgeon (1775-1850)
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John Burns

Summary

John Burns is a human[1]. He was born on November 13, 1775[2]. He died on June 18, 1850[3]. He worked as a surgeon[4].

Key Facts

  • John Burns was born on November 13, 1775[2].
  • John Burns died on June 18, 1850[3].
  • John Burns's father was John Burns[5].
  • John Burns's mother was Elizabeth Stevenson[6].
  • Among John Burns's spouses was Isabella Duncan[7].
  • A child of John Burns was Rachel Burns[8].
  • A child of John Burns was Elizabeth Caroline Burns[9].
  • A child of John Burns was John Burns[10].
  • A child of John Burns was Allan Burns[11].
  • John Burns held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Burns held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • John Burns worked as a surgeon[4].
  • Among John Burns's employers was University of Glasgow[14].
  • John Burns received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • John Burns was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • John Burns is recorded as male[17].
  • John Burns's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Burns's Commons category is recorded as John Burns (surgeon)[19].
  • John Burns's family name is recorded as Burns[20].
  • John Burns's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Burns's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Burns was born on November 13, 1775[2]. His father was he[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Stevenson[6].

Career and Affiliations

John Burns worked as a surgeon[4]. Among his employers was University of Glasgow[14].

Recognition

John Burns received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Personal Life

Among John Burns's spouses was Isabella Duncan[7]. Children include Rachel Burns[8]; Elizabeth Caroline Burns[9]; he[10], 1806–1853[23]; and Allan Burns[11], 1809–1843[24].

Death and Burial

John Burns died on June 18, 1850[3].

FAQs

Who were John Burns's parents?

John Burns's father was John Burns[5]. John Burns's mother was Elizabeth Stevenson[6].

Who was John Burns married to?

John Burns's spouses include Isabella Duncan[7].

What did John Burns do for work?

John Burns worked as surgeon[4].

What awards did John Burns receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id → 9810686348505606
    Commons category → John Burns (surgeon)
    Open library id → OL6685584A, OL1172206A
    Cobis author id → 95a5yja38danyn2f61b5yctm6cwkjd0
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