John Ross

Scottish merchant during the American Revolution 1726-1800
Person human Q6255669
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John Ross

Summary

John Ross is a human[1]. Born in Tain[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1726[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on March 29, 1800[5]. He worked as a trader[6] and merchant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Ross was born in Tain[2].
  • John Ross passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • John Ross was born on January 29, 1726[3].
  • John Ross died on March 29, 1800[5].
  • John Ross held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Ross worked as a trader[6].
  • John Ross worked as a merchant[7].
  • John Ross held the position of consul general[10].
  • John Ross is recorded as male[11].
  • John Ross's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Ross's family name is recorded as Ross[13].
  • John Ross's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John Ross's work location is recorded as Grange Estate[15].
  • John Ross's work location is recorded as Philadelphia[16].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tain[2], John Ross… he was born on January 29, 1726[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include trader[6] and merchant[7]. John Ross held the position of consul general[10].

Death and Burial

John Ross died on March 29, 1800[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4].

Why It Matters

John Ross ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Ross born?

Born in Tain[2], John Ross…

Where did John Ross die?

John Ross died in Philadelphia[4].

What did John Ross do for work?

John Ross worked as trader[6] and merchant[7].

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  1. 17w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation trader, merchant
    Wikidata description Scottish merchant during the American Revolution 1726-1800
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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