John MacGregor
British canoeist (1825-1892)
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Summary
John MacGregor was born on January 24, 1825[1], in Gravesend[2]. He died on July 16, 1892[3]. He worked as an explorer[4], barrister[5], illustrator[6], canoeist[7], and naturalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Occupation: writer[11], seafarer[12], travel writer[13], lawyer[14]
- Educated at: Trinity College[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: John MacGregor (sportsman)[17]
- Sport: shooting sports[18]
- Family name: MacGregor[19]
- Given name: John[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Library of the World's Best Literature[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Different from: John MacGregor, Baron MacGregor of Pulham Market[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
John MacGregor has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was John MacGregor born?
John MacGregor was born in Gravesend[2].
What did John MacGregor do for work?
John MacGregor worked as an explorer[4], barrister[5], illustrator[6], canoeist[7], and naturalist[8].
Where did John MacGregor go to school?
John MacGregor was educated at Trinity College[15].