John McNeill

British surgeon (1795-1883)
Person human Q1424643
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John McNeill

Summary

John McNeill is a human[1]. Born in Colonsay[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1795[3]. He passed away in Cannes[4]. He died on May 17, 1883[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Colonsay[2], John McNeill…
  • John McNeill passed away in Cannes[4].
  • John McNeill was born on August 12, 1795[3].
  • John McNeill died on May 17, 1883[5].
  • John McNeill's father was John McNeill[9].
  • Among John McNeill's spouses was Innes Robinson[10].
  • Among John McNeill's spouses was Elizabeth Watson[11].
  • Among John McNeill's spouses was Emma Augusta Campbell[12].
  • John McNeill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John McNeill worked as a diplomat[6].
  • John McNeill's professions included surgeon[7].
  • John McNeill held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14].
  • John McNeill held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Persia[15].
  • Among John McNeill's employers was Foreign Office[16].
  • Among John McNeill's employers was East India Company[17].
  • John McNeill was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • John McNeill received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • John McNeill received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • John McNeill received the Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • John McNeill was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • John McNeill was a member of Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
  • John McNeill is recorded as male[24].
  • John McNeill's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John McNeill's Commons category is recorded as John McNeill (diplomat)[26].
  • John McNeill's family name is recorded as McNeill[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John McNeill was born in Colonsay[2]. He was born on August 12, 1795[3]. His father was he[9].

Education

John McNeill's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and surgeon[7]. Employers include Foreign Office[16], a department of the United Kingdom Government[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1782[30] and East India Company[17], a business[31], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], founded in 1600[33], headquartered in London[34]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Persia[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[21], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1824[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Innes Robinson[10], 1798–1816[45]; Elizabeth Watson[11], 1796–1868[46]; and Emma Augusta Campbell[12], 1825–1893[47].

Death and Burial

John McNeill died on May 17, 1883[5]. He passed away in Cannes[4].

Why It Matters

John McNeill ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was John McNeill born?

Born in Colonsay[2], John McNeill…

Where did John McNeill die?

John McNeill passed away in Cannes[4].

Who were John McNeill's parents?

John McNeill's father was John McNeill[9].

Who was John McNeill married to?

John McNeill's spouses include Innes Robinson[10], Elizabeth Watson[11], and Emma Augusta Campbell[12].

What did John McNeill do for work?

John McNeill worked as diplomat[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did John McNeill go to school?

John McNeill was educated at University of Edinburgh[18].

What awards did John McNeill receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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