William Dunbar

American explorer (1749–1810)
Person human Q3568576
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William Dunbar

Summary

William Dunbar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Duffus[2]. He was born on January 1, 1750[3]. He passed away in Natchez[4]. He died on January 1, 1810[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and surveyor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Duffus[2], William Dunbar…
  • William Dunbar died in Natchez[4].
  • William Dunbar was born on January 1, 1750[3].
  • William Dunbar was born on 1749[9].
  • William Dunbar died on January 1, 1810[5].
  • Burial took place at Adams County[10].
  • William Dunbar's father was Archibald Dunbar of Newton, Thunderton and Duffus[11].
  • William Dunbar's mother was Anne Bain[12].
  • Among William Dunbar's spouses was Dinah Clark[13].
  • A child of William Dunbar was Anne Dunbar[14].
  • A child of William Dunbar was Margaret Dunbar[15].
  • A child of William Dunbar was Eliza Dunbar[16].
  • A child of William Dunbar was William Dunbar[17].
  • A child of William Dunbar was Helen Dunbar[18].
  • A child of William Dunbar was Archibald Dunbar[19].
  • William Dunbar held citizenship in United States[20].
  • William Dunbar worked as an explorer[6].
  • William Dunbar's professions included surveyor[7].
  • William Dunbar's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[21].
  • William Dunbar is recorded as male[22].
  • William Dunbar's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Dunbar's Commons category is recorded as William Dunbar (explorer)[24].
  • William Dunbar's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[25].
  • William Dunbar's archives at is recorded as American Philosophical Society[26].
  • William Dunbar's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Duffus[2], William Dunbar… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1750[3] and 1749[9]. His father was Archibald Dunbar of Newton, Thunderton and Duffus[11]. His mother was Anne Bain[12].

Education

William Dunbar's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and surveyor[7].

Personal Life

Among William Dunbar's spouses was Dinah Clark[13]. Children include Anne Dunbar[14], 1786–1864[28]; Margaret Dunbar[15], 1788–1851[29]; Eliza Dunbar[16], 1791–1864[30]; he[17], 1793–1847[31]; Helen Dunbar[18], 1796–1845[32]; and Archibald Dunbar[19].

Death and Burial

William Dunbar died on January 1, 1810[5]. He died in Natchez[4]. Burial took place at Adams County[10].

Why It Matters

William Dunbar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was William Dunbar born?

William Dunbar's place of birth was Duffus[2].

Where did William Dunbar die?

William Dunbar died in Natchez[4].

Who were William Dunbar's parents?

William Dunbar's father was Archibald Dunbar of Newton, Thunderton and Duffus[11]. William Dunbar's mother was Anne Bain[12].

Who was William Dunbar married to?

William Dunbar's spouses include Dinah Clark[13].

What did William Dunbar do for work?

William Dunbar worked as explorer[6] and surveyor[7].

Where did William Dunbar go to school?

William Dunbar was educated at University of Aberdeen[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . npshistory.com. Retrieved . npshistory.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Sons of the American Revolution patriot database. wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004), Mississippi Encyclopedia, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Aberdeen
    Place of death Natchez
    Residence Adams County
    Mother Anne Bain
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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