Peter Young

Scottish diplomat and royal tutor
Person human Q7177832
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Peter Young

Summary

Peter Young is a human[1]. He was born on 1544[2]. He died on 1628[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4] and preceptor[5].

Key Facts

  • Peter Young was born on 1544[2].
  • Peter Young died on 1628[3].
  • A child of Peter Young was Mary Young[6].
  • Peter Young held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[7].
  • Peter Young's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Peter Young's professions included preceptor[5].
  • Peter Young held the position of Ambassador of Scotland to Denmark[8].
  • Peter Young's education included a stint at High School of Dundee[9].
  • A notable student of Peter Young was James VI and I[10].
  • Peter Young is recorded as male[11].
  • Peter Young's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Peter Young's family name is recorded as Young[13].
  • Peter Young's given name is recorded as Peter[14].
  • Peter Young studied under Henry Scrimgeour[15].
  • Peter Young studied under Theodore Beza[16].
  • Peter Young's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Young was born on 1544[2].

Education

Peter Young was educated at High School of Dundee[9]. Studied under Henry Scrimgeour[15], a librarian[18], 1505–1572[19] and Theodore Beza[16], a theologian[20], 1519–1605[21], of France[22], awarded the Poet's Crown[23], specialised in theology[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and preceptor[5]. Peter Young held the position of Ambassador of Scotland to Denmark[8]. A notable student of him was James VI and I[10].

Personal Life

A child of Peter Young was Mary Young[6].

Death and Burial

Peter Young died on 1628[3].

FAQs

What did Peter Young do for work?

Peter Young worked as diplomat[4] and preceptor[5].

Where did Peter Young go to school?

Peter Young was educated at High School of Dundee[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, preceptor
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +1628-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Freebase id /m/0h3m3ts
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJcWqWC8YhXqGXK39mVcT3
    Wikidata description Scottish diplomat and royal tutor
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