John Jamieson

Scottish lexicographer (1759-1838)
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John Jamieson

Summary

John Jamieson is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1759[3]. He died in George Square[4]. He died on July 12, 1838[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Jamieson's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • John Jamieson passed away in George Square[4].
  • John Jamieson was born on March 3, 1759[3].
  • John Jamieson died on July 12, 1838[5].
  • John Jamieson is buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh[10].
  • John Jamieson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Jamieson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • John Jamieson's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • John Jamieson worked as a linguist[7].
  • John Jamieson's professions included historian[8].
  • John Jamieson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • John Jamieson was educated at University of Glasgow[14].
  • John Jamieson was educated at Princeton University[15].
  • John Jamieson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].
  • John Jamieson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].
  • John Jamieson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • John Jamieson was a member of Royal Society of Literature[19].
  • John Jamieson was a member of American Antiquarian Society[20].
  • John Jamieson was a member of Bannatyne Club[21].
  • John Jamieson's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].
  • John Jamieson is recorded as male[23].
  • John Jamieson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Jamieson's Commons category is recorded as John Jamieson[25].
  • John Jamieson's family name is recorded as Jamieson[26].
  • John Jamieson's given name is recorded as John[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], John Jamieson… he was born on March 3, 1759[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1451[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]; and Princeton University[15], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1746[38], headquartered in Princeton[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and historian[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

John Jamieson's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[22].

Death and Burial

John Jamieson died on July 12, 1838[5]. He died in George Square[4]. He is buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh[10].

Why It Matters

John Jamieson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was John Jamieson born?

John Jamieson's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did John Jamieson die?

John Jamieson died in George Square[4].

What did John Jamieson do for work?

John Jamieson worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and historian[8].

Where did John Jamieson go to school?

John Jamieson was educated at University of Edinburgh[13], University of Glasgow[14], and Princeton University[15].

What awards did John Jamieson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . rse.org.uk. rse.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Depicted by Rev. John Jamieson, 1759 - 1838. Antiquary and philologist
    Family name Jamieson
    Writing language English
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