John Cook

Church minister and educator (1805-1892)
Person human Q6227001
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Summary

John Cook was born on April 13, 1805[1], in Sanquhar[2]. He died on March 31, 1892[3]. He worked as a cleric[4] and pedagogue[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Canada[7]
  • Position held: principal[8]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[9]
  • Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Family name: Cook[12]
  • Given name: John[13]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Canadian Biography[14], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[15]

FAQs

Where was John Cook born?

John Cook was born in Sanquhar[2].

What did John Cook do for work?

John Cook worked as a cleric[4] and pedagogue[5].

Where did John Cook go to school?

John Cook was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].

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  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . biographi.ca. Retrieved . biographi.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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