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John Macdonald

Scottish military engineer and cartographer; (1759-1831)
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John Macdonald

Summary

John Macdonald is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1759[2]. He died on January 17, 1831[3]. He worked as a soldier[4] and engineer[5].

Key Facts

  • John Macdonald was born on January 17, 1759[2].
  • John Macdonald was born on October 30, 1759[6].
  • John Macdonald died on January 17, 1831[3].
  • John Macdonald died on August 16, 1831[7].
  • John Macdonald's father was Alan MacDonald, 7th of Kingsburgh[8].
  • John Macdonald's mother was Flora MacDonald[9].
  • Among John Macdonald's spouses was Frances Maria Chambers[10].
  • A child of John Macdonald was Flora Wylde[11].
  • John Macdonald's professions included soldier[4].
  • John Macdonald worked as an engineer[5].
  • John Macdonald was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • John Macdonald is recorded as male[13].
  • John Macdonald's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Macdonald's family name is recorded as Macdonald[15].
  • John Macdonald's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Macdonald's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • John Macdonald's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[18].
  • John Macdonald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1759[2] and October 30, 1759[6]. John Macdonald's father was Alan MacDonald, 7th of Kingsburgh[8]. His mother was Flora MacDonald[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[4] and engineer[5].

Personal Life

Among John Macdonald's spouses was Frances Maria Chambers[10]. A child of him was Flora Wylde[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1831[3] and August 16, 1831[7].

FAQs

Who were John Macdonald's parents?

John Macdonald's father was Alan MacDonald, 7th of Kingsburgh[8]. John Macdonald's mother was Flora MacDonald[9].

Who was John Macdonald married to?

John Macdonald's spouses include Frances Maria Chambers[10].

What did John Macdonald do for work?

John Macdonald worked as soldier[4] and engineer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Macdonald, John (1759-1831) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . At the Circulating Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id → nr93022262
    Date of birth → +1759-01-17T00:00:00Z, +1759-10-30T00:00:00Z
    Past fellow of the royal society id → NA3036
    Child → Flora Wylde
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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