Thomas Ruddiman

Scottish scholar (1674–1757)
Person human Q7793672
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Thomas Ruddiman

Summary

Thomas Ruddiman is a human[1]. He was born on October 1, 1674[2]. He died in Edinburgh[3]. He died on January 19, 1757[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], classical scholar[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Ruddiman died in Edinburgh[3].
  • Thomas Ruddiman was born on October 1, 1674[2].
  • Thomas Ruddiman died on January 19, 1757[4].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[9].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's professions included librarian[5].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's professions included classical scholar[6].
  • Thomas Ruddiman worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Thomas Ruddiman was educated at University of Aberdeen[10].
  • Thomas Ruddiman is recorded as male[11].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Ruddiman[13].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's given name is recorded as Thomas[14].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's partner in business or sport is recorded as Robert Freebairn[15].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[17].
  • Thomas Ruddiman's sibling is recorded as Walter Ruddiman[18].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Ruddiman was born on October 1, 1674[2].

Education

Thomas Ruddiman was educated at University of Aberdeen[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[5], classical scholar[6], and businessperson[7].

Death and Burial

Thomas Ruddiman died on January 19, 1757[4]. He died in Edinburgh[3]. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Ruddiman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where did Thomas Ruddiman die?

Thomas Ruddiman died in Edinburgh[3].

What did Thomas Ruddiman do for work?

Thomas Ruddiman worked as librarian[5], classical scholar[6], and businessperson[7].

Where did Thomas Ruddiman go to school?

Thomas Ruddiman was educated at University of Aberdeen[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Pretender’s Printer. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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