Thomas Chalmers

Scottish mathematician and leader of the Free Church of Scotlandl (1780-1847)
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Thomas Chalmers

Summary

Thomas Chalmers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Anstruther[2]. He was born on March 17, 1780[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on May 31, 1847[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and economist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Anstruther[2], Thomas Chalmers…
  • Thomas Chalmers passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Thomas Chalmers was born on March 17, 1780[3].
  • Thomas Chalmers was born on January 1, 1780[12].
  • Thomas Chalmers died on May 31, 1847[5].
  • Thomas Chalmers died on May 30, 1847[13].
  • Thomas Chalmers died on January 1, 1847[14].
  • Thomas Chalmers is buried at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[15].
  • A child of Thomas Chalmers was Eliza Chalmers[16].
  • Thomas Chalmers held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Thomas Chalmers worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Thomas Chalmers worked as a theologian[7].
  • Thomas Chalmers's professions included writer[8].
  • Thomas Chalmers's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Thomas Chalmers's professions included economist[10].
  • Thomas Chalmers worked as a philosopher[18].
  • Thomas Chalmers held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[19].
  • Thomas Chalmers was employed by University of Edinburgh[20].
  • Among Thomas Chalmers's employers was University of St Andrews[21].
  • Thomas Chalmers was educated at University of St Andrews[22].
  • Thomas Chalmers's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[23].
  • A notable student of Thomas Chalmers was Robert Murray M'Cheyne[24].
  • Thomas Chalmers received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].
  • Thomas Chalmers was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].
  • Thomas Chalmers's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Chalmers was born in Anstruther[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1780[3] and January 1, 1780[12].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[22], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and University of Edinburgh[23], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], economist[10], and philosopher[18]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[20], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1583[38], headquartered in Edinburgh[39] and University of St Andrews[21], a public university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1413[42], headquartered in Fife[43]. Thomas Chalmers held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[19]. A notable student of him was Robert Murray M'Cheyne[24].

Recognition

Thomas Chalmers received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas Chalmers was Eliza Chalmers[16]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 31, 1847[5], May 30, 1847[13], and January 1, 1847[14]. Thomas Chalmers died in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[15].

Why It Matters

Thomas Chalmers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Chalmers born?

Thomas Chalmers's place of birth was Anstruther[2].

Where did Thomas Chalmers die?

Thomas Chalmers died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Thomas Chalmers do for work?

Thomas Chalmers worked as mathematician[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and economist[10].

Where did Thomas Chalmers go to school?

Thomas Chalmers was educated at University of St Andrews[22] and University of Edinburgh[23].

What awards did Thomas Chalmers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . History of Missiology. wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900. 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
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  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician, theologian, writer +4
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    Educated at University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh
    Member of Royal Society of Edinburgh
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