John Clerk of Eldin

Summary

John Clerk of Eldin is a human^[1]. Born in Penicuik^[2], he… he was born on December 10, 1728^[3]. He died on May 10, 1812^[4]. He worked as an artist^[5], merchant^[6], geologist^[7], and large estate owner^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• John Clerk of Eldin's place of birth was Penicuik^[2].
• John Clerk of Eldin was born on December 10, 1728^[3].
• John Clerk of Eldin died on May 10, 1812^[4].
• Burial took place at Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard^[10].
• John Clerk of Eldin's father was Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet^[11].
• John Clerk of Eldin's mother was Janet Inglis^[12].
• John Clerk of Eldin was married to Susannah Adam^[13].
• A child of John Clerk of Eldin was John Clerk, Lord Eldin^[14].
• John Clerk of Eldin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• John Clerk of Eldin held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[16].
• John Clerk of Eldin's professions included artist^[5].
• John Clerk of Eldin's professions included merchant^[6].
• John Clerk of Eldin's professions included geologist^[7].
• John Clerk of Eldin's professions included large estate owner^[8].
• John Clerk of Eldin was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17].
• John Clerk of Eldin was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[18].
• John Clerk of Eldin was a member of The Poker Club^[19].
• John Clerk of Eldin is recorded as male^[20].
• John Clerk of Eldin's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• John Clerk of Eldin's Commons category is recorded as John Clerk of Eldin^[22].
• John Clerk of Eldin's family name is recorded as Clerk^[23].
• John Clerk of Eldin's given name is recorded as John^[24].
• John Clerk of Eldin's depicted by is recorded as John Clerk of Eldin, 1728 - 1812. Author of Essay on Naval Tactics^[25].
• John Clerk of Eldin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• John Clerk of Eldin's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Penicuik^[2], John Clerk of Eldin… he was born on December 10, 1728^[3]. His father was Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet^[11]. His mother was Janet Inglis^[12].

Education

John Clerk of Eldin's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist^[5], merchant^[6], geologist^[7], and large estate owner^[8].

Personal Life

Among John Clerk of Eldin's spouses was Susannah Adam^[13]. A child of him was John Clerk, Lord Eldin^[14].

Death and Burial

John Clerk of Eldin died on May 10, 1812^[4]. Burial took place at Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard^[10].

Why It Matters

John Clerk of Eldin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]

FAQs

Where was John Clerk of Eldin born?

Born in Penicuik^[2], John Clerk of Eldin…

Who were John Clerk of Eldin's parents?

John Clerk of Eldin's father was Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet^[11]. John Clerk of Eldin's mother was Janet Inglis^[12].

Who was John Clerk of Eldin married to?

John Clerk of Eldin's spouses include Susannah Adam^[13].

What did John Clerk of Eldin do for work?

John Clerk of Eldin worked as artist^[5], merchant^[6], geologist^[7], and large estate owner^[8].

Where did John Clerk of Eldin go to school?

John Clerk of Eldin was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17].