Thomas Urquhart
Scottish writer and translator
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Summary
Thomas Urquhart was born on 1611[1] in Cromarty[2]. He died on 1660[3] in Cromarty[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], translator[7], mathematician[8], and genealogist[9].
Key Facts
- Father: Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty[10]
- Mother: Christian Elphinstone[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland[12]
- Occupation: poet[13], author[14]
- Educated at: University of Aberdeen[15], King's College[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Participated in conflict: English Civil War[18]
- Family name: Urquhart[19]
- Given name: Thomas[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24], English[25]
- Name in native language: Thomas Urquhart[26]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[27]
- Writing language: English[28]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Urquhart born?
Thomas Urquhart's place of birth was Cromarty[2].
Where did Thomas Urquhart die?
Thomas Urquhart passed away in Cromarty[4].
Who were Thomas Urquhart's parents?
Thomas Urquhart's father was Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty[10]. Thomas Urquhart's mother was Christian Elphinstone[11].
What did Thomas Urquhart do for work?
Thomas Urquhart worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], translator[7], mathematician[8], and genealogist[9].
Where did Thomas Urquhart go to school?
Thomas Urquhart was educated at University of Aberdeen[15] and King's College[16].