John Gilchrist

Summary

John Gilchrist is a human^[1]. He was born in Edinburgh^[2]. He was born on June 19, 1759^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on January 9, 1841^[5]. He worked as a lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], banker^[8], surgeon^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Edinburgh^[2], John Gilchrist…
• John Gilchrist passed away in Paris^[4].
• John Gilchrist was born on June 19, 1759^[3].
• John Gilchrist died on January 9, 1841^[5].
• John Gilchrist is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12].
• Burial took place at Grave of Gilchrist^[13].
• John Gilchrist held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[14].
• John Gilchrist's professions included lexicographer^[6].
• John Gilchrist's professions included linguist^[7].
• John Gilchrist's professions included banker^[8].
• John Gilchrist worked as a surgeon^[9].
• John Gilchrist's professions included writer^[10].
• John Gilchrist's field of work was Indology^[15].
• Among John Gilchrist's employers was East India Company^[16].
• John Gilchrist's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[17].
• John Gilchrist's education included a stint at George Heriot's School^[18].
• John Gilchrist was educated at Royal High School^[19].
• John Gilchrist received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].
• John Gilchrist was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[21].
• John Gilchrist is recorded as male^[22].
• John Gilchrist's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• John Gilchrist's Commons category is recorded as John Borthwick Gilchrist^[24].
• John Gilchrist earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences^[25].
• John Gilchrist's residence is recorded as Edinburgh^[26].
• John Gilchrist's family name is recorded as Gilchrist^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh^[2], John Gilchrist… he was born on June 19, 1759^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[17], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1583^[30], headquartered in Edinburgh^[31]; George Heriot's School^[18], an independent school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1628^[34]; and Royal High School^[19], a high school^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1128^[37]. John Gilchrist earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], banker^[8], surgeon^[9], and writer^[10]. John Gilchrist's field of work was Indology^[15]. He was employed by East India Company^[16].

Recognition

John Gilchrist received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].

Death and Burial

John Gilchrist died on January 9, 1841^[5]. He died in Paris^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12] and Grave of Gilchrist^[13].

Why It Matters

John Gilchrist ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

FAQs

Where was John Gilchrist born?

John Gilchrist was born in Edinburgh^[2].

Where did John Gilchrist die?

John Gilchrist passed away in Paris^[4].

What did John Gilchrist do for work?

John Gilchrist worked as lexicographer^[6], linguist^[7], banker^[8], surgeon^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did John Gilchrist go to school?

John Gilchrist was educated at University of Edinburgh^[17], George Heriot's School^[18], and Royal High School^[19].

What awards did John Gilchrist receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[20].