John Drysdale

Church of Scotland minister; (1718-1788)
Person human Q18526855
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John Drysdale

Summary

John Drysdale is a human[1]. He was born on April 29, 1718[2]. He died on June 16, 1788[3]. He worked as a Christian minister[4].

Key Facts

  • John Drysdale was born on April 29, 1718[2].
  • John Drysdale died on June 16, 1788[3].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[5].
  • Among John Drysdale's spouses was Mary Adam[6].
  • A child of John Drysdale was Anne Drysdale[7].
  • A child of John Drysdale was Wilhelmina Drysdale[8].
  • A child of John Drysdale was Mary Drysdale[9].
  • A child of John Drysdale was Elizabeth Drysdale[10].
  • John Drysdale held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • John Drysdale's professions included Christian minister[4].
  • John Drysdale held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[12].
  • John Drysdale's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • John Drysdale received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • John Drysdale was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • John Drysdale is recorded as male[16].
  • John Drysdale's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Drysdale's honorific prefix is recorded as Very Reverend[18].
  • John Drysdale's family name is recorded as Drysdale[19].
  • John Drysdale's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Drysdale's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Drysdale was born on April 29, 1718[2].

Education

John Drysdale's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].

Career and Affiliations

John Drysdale's professions included Christian minister[4]. He held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[12].

Recognition

John Drysdale received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].

Personal Life

John Drysdale was married to Mary Adam[6]. Children include Anne Drysdale[7], 1751–1826[22]; Wilhelmina Drysdale[8]; Mary Drysdale[9]; and Elizabeth Drysdale[10].

Death and Burial

John Drysdale died on June 16, 1788[3]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[5].

FAQs

Who was John Drysdale married to?

John Drysdale's spouses include Mary Adam[6].

What did John Drysdale do for work?

John Drysdale worked as Christian minister[4].

Where did John Drysdale go to school?

John Drysdale was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].

What awards did John Drysdale receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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