John Wilson

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John Wilson

Summary

John Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1951[3]. He died on 1928[4]. He worked as a children's writer[5], geologist[6], and historian[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • John Wilson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • John Wilson was born on August 2, 1951[3].
  • John Wilson was born on 1951[9].
  • John Wilson died on 1928[4].
  • John Wilson held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • John Wilson worked as a children's writer[5].
  • John Wilson worked as a geologist[6].
  • John Wilson worked as a historian[7].
  • John Wilson's education included a stint at Paisley Grammar School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to John Wilson is Four Steps to Death[12].
  • John Wilson is recorded as male[13].
  • John Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[15].
  • John Wilson's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • John Wilson's different from is recorded as John Wilson[18].
  • John Wilson's writing language is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], John Wilson… Recorded date of birth include August 2, 1951[3] and 1951[9].

Education

John Wilson was educated at Paisley Grammar School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include children's writer[5], geologist[6], and historian[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Wilson is Four Steps to Death[12].

Death and Burial

John Wilson died on 1928[4].

Why It Matters

John Wilson is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was John Wilson born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], John Wilson…

What did John Wilson do for work?

John Wilson worked as children's writer[5], geologist[6], and historian[7].

Where did John Wilson go to school?

John Wilson was educated at Paisley Grammar School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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