John Elder

Scottish marine engineer and shipbuilder (1824-1869)
Person human Q15311933
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John Elder

Summary

John Elder is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1824[3]. He died on September 17, 1869[4]. He worked as an engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Elder was born in Glasgow[2].
  • John Elder was born on March 8, 1824[3].
  • John Elder died on September 17, 1869[4].
  • John Elder's father was David Elder[7].
  • Among John Elder's spouses was Isabella Elder[8].
  • John Elder held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Elder worked as an engineer[5].
  • John Elder was educated at High School of Glasgow[10].
  • John Elder was educated at University of Glasgow[11].
  • John Elder is recorded as male[12].
  • John Elder's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Elder's family name is recorded as Elder[14].
  • John Elder's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Elder studied under Lewis Gordon[16].
  • John Elder's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].

Body

Origins and Family

John Elder's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on March 8, 1824[3]. His father was David Elder[7].

Education

Educated at High School of Glasgow[10], an independent school[18], in United Kingdom[19], founded in 1124[20], headquartered in Glasgow[21] and University of Glasgow[11], a public research university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1451[24], headquartered in Glasgow[25]. John Elder studied under Lewis Gordon[16].

Career and Affiliations

John Elder's professions included engineer[5].

Personal Life

John Elder was married to Isabella Elder[8].

Death and Burial

John Elder died on September 17, 1869[4].

Why It Matters

John Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was John Elder born?

Born in Glasgow[2], John Elder…

Who were John Elder's parents?

John Elder's father was David Elder[7].

Who was John Elder married to?

John Elder's spouses include Isabella Elder[8].

What did John Elder do for work?

John Elder worked as engineer[5].

Where did John Elder go to school?

John Elder was educated at High School of Glasgow[10] and University of Glasgow[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Occupation engineer
    Date of death +1869-09-17T00:00:00Z
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