John Gordon

Scottish bishop, born 1544
Person human Q6235759
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John Gordon

Summary

John Gordon is a human[1]. He was born on September 1, 1544[2]. He died on September 3, 1619[3]. He worked as a priest[4].

Key Facts

  • John Gordon was born on September 1, 1544[2].
  • John Gordon died on September 3, 1619[3].
  • John Gordon's father was Alexander Gordon[5].
  • John Gordon's mother was Barbara Logie[6].
  • A child of John Gordon was Louisa Gordon[7].
  • John Gordon worked as a priest[4].
  • John Gordon held the position of Dean of Salisbury[8].
  • John Gordon was educated at University of St Andrews[9].
  • John Gordon's education included a stint at University of Paris[10].
  • John Gordon is recorded as male[11].
  • John Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Gordon's family name is recorded as Gordon[13].
  • John Gordon's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Gordon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • John Gordon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[16].

Body

Origins and Family

John Gordon was born on September 1, 1544[2]. His father was Alexander Gordon[5]. His mother was Barbara Logie[6].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[9], a public university[17], in United Kingdom[18], founded in 1413[19], headquartered in Fife[20] and University of Paris[10], a former entity[21], in France[22], founded in 1150[23], headquartered in Paris[24].

Career and Affiliations

John Gordon's professions included priest[4]. He held the position of Dean of Salisbury[8].

Personal Life

A child of John Gordon was Louisa Gordon[7].

Death and Burial

John Gordon died on September 3, 1619[3].

FAQs

Who were John Gordon's parents?

John Gordon's father was Alexander Gordon[5]. John Gordon's mother was Barbara Logie[6].

What did John Gordon do for work?

John Gordon worked as priest[4].

Where did John Gordon go to school?

John Gordon was educated at University of St Andrews[9] and University of Paris[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Gordon, John. wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4d ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id 076908151
    Fast id 316641
    Languages spoken, written or signed Latin
    Family name Gordon
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