John Scott Keltie
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Summary
John Scott Keltie was born on March 29, 1840[1], in Dundee[2]. He died on January 12, 1927[3], in London[4]. He worked as a geographer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7]
- Position held: president[8]
- Employer: Macmillan Publishers[9], Royal Geographical Society[10]
- Educated at: University of St Andrews[11]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[12], Legum Doctor[13], Cullum Geographical Medal[14], Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society[15], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16], Victoria Medal[17], grand prix de la Société de géographie[18]
- Member of: Royal Geographical Society[19], Royal Statistical Society[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: John Scott Keltie[22]
- Cause of death: bronchitis[23]
- Family name: Keltie[24]
- Given name: John[25], Scott[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: The Times[28], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[31], Chambers's Encyclopaedia[32], Edinburgh Courant[33], Nature[34], The Times[35], The Geographical Journal[36], The Statesman's Yearbook[37]
- Has works in the collection: Australian National Maritime Museum[38]
- Writing language: English[39]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Scott Keltie include Keltie Glacier[41], a glacier[42]; Scott Keltie Glacier[43], a glacier[44]; and Keltie Head[45], a headland[46].
Why It Matters
John Scott Keltie has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Keltie Glacier[41], a glacier[42]; Scott Keltie Glacier[43], a glacier[44]; and Keltie Head[45], a headland[46].
FAQs
Where was John Scott Keltie born?
John Scott Keltie was born in Dundee[2].
Where did John Scott Keltie die?
John Scott Keltie died in London[4].
What did John Scott Keltie do for work?
John Scott Keltie worked as a geographer[5].
Where did John Scott Keltie go to school?
John Scott Keltie was educated at University of St Andrews[11].
What awards did John Scott Keltie receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[12], Legum Doctor[13], Cullum Geographical Medal[14], and Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society[15].