John Glas

Scottish theologian
Person human Q11034074
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John Glas

Summary

John Glas is a human[1]. He was born in Auchtermuchty[2]. He was born on October 5, 1695[3]. He died on November 2, 1773[4]. He worked as a Christian minister[5], preacher[6], and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Auchtermuchty[2], John Glas…
  • John Glas was born on October 5, 1695[3].
  • John Glas died on November 2, 1773[4].
  • John Glas is buried at The Howff[9].
  • John Glas held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • John Glas worked as a Christian minister[5].
  • John Glas's professions included preacher[6].
  • John Glas's professions included theologian[7].
  • John Glas was educated at University of St Andrews[11].
  • John Glas's education included a stint at Perth Grammar School[12].
  • John Glas was a member of Glasite[13].
  • John Glas is recorded as male[14].
  • John Glas's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Glas's residence is recorded as Tealing[16].
  • John Glas's family name is recorded as Glas[17].
  • John Glas's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Glas's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • John Glas's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[20].
  • John Glas's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Glas was born in Auchtermuchty[2]. He was born on October 5, 1695[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[11], a public university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1413[24], headquartered in Fife[25] and Perth Grammar School[12], a grammar school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1092[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Christian minister[5], preacher[6], and theologian[7].

Death and Burial

John Glas died on November 2, 1773[4]. Burial took place at The Howff[9].

Why It Matters

John Glas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Glas born?

John Glas's place of birth was Auchtermuchty[2].

What did John Glas do for work?

John Glas worked as Christian minister[5], preacher[6], and theologian[7].

Where did John Glas go to school?

John Glas was educated at University of St Andrews[11] and Perth Grammar School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . asa3.org. asa3.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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