Macvey Napier

British legal scholar (1776–1847)
Person human Q6725854
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Macvey Napier

Summary

Macvey Napier is a human[1]. Born in Kirkintilloch[2], he… he was born on April 11, 1776[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on February 11, 1847[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], historian[7], editor[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Macvey Napier was born in Kirkintilloch[2].
  • Macvey Napier passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Macvey Napier was born on April 11, 1776[3].
  • Macvey Napier died on February 11, 1847[5].
  • A child of Macvey Napier was Alexander Napier[11].
  • Macvey Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Macvey Napier held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Macvey Napier's professions included librarian[6].
  • Macvey Napier's professions included historian[7].
  • Macvey Napier worked as an editor[8].
  • Macvey Napier worked as a biographer[9].
  • Macvey Napier was employed by University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Macvey Napier's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Macvey Napier's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Macvey Napier received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Macvey Napier received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Macvey Napier was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Macvey Napier was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • Macvey Napier is recorded as male[21].
  • Macvey Napier's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Macvey Napier's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[23].
  • Macvey Napier's family name is recorded as Napier[24].
  • Macvey Napier's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Macvey Napier's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Macvey Napier's has works in the collection is recorded as Australian National Maritime Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Macvey Napier's place of birth was Kirkintilloch[2]. He was born on April 11, 1776[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[15], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian[7], editor[8], and biographer[9]. Among Macvey Napier's employers was University of Edinburgh[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Personal Life

A child of Macvey Napier was Alexander Napier[11].

Death and Burial

Macvey Napier died on February 11, 1847[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Macvey Napier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Macvey Napier born?

Macvey Napier was born in Kirkintilloch[2].

Where did Macvey Napier die?

Macvey Napier died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Macvey Napier do for work?

Macvey Napier worked as librarian[6], historian[7], editor[8], and biographer[9].

Where did Macvey Napier go to school?

Macvey Napier was educated at University of Glasgow[15] and University of Edinburgh[16].

What awards did Macvey Napier receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, historian, editor +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  2. 18d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Napier
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
    P14397 8481
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