William Dunlop

professor of church history in the university of Edinburgh
Person human Q8008129
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William Dunlop

Summary

William Dunlop is a human[1]. He was born on 1692[2]. He died on 1720[3]. He worked as a historian[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • William Dunlop was born on 1692[2].
  • William Dunlop died on 1720[3].
  • William Dunlop's father was William Dunlop[6].
  • William Dunlop's mother was Sarah Carstairs[7].
  • William Dunlop worked as a historian[4].
  • Among William Dunlop's employers was University of Edinburgh[8].
  • William Dunlop's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[9].
  • William Dunlop is recorded as male[10].
  • William Dunlop's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William Dunlop's given name is recorded as William[12].
  • William Dunlop's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • William Dunlop's sibling is recorded as Alexander Dunlop[14].

Body

Origins and Family

William Dunlop was born on 1692[2]. His father was he[6]. His mother was Sarah Carstairs[7].

Education

William Dunlop was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Dunlop worked as a historian[4]. He was employed by University of Edinburgh[8].

Death and Burial

William Dunlop died on 1720[3].

Why It Matters

William Dunlop ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Who were William Dunlop's parents?

William Dunlop's father was William Dunlop[6]. William Dunlop's mother was Sarah Carstairs[7].

What did William Dunlop do for work?

William Dunlop worked as historian[4].

Where did William Dunlop go to school?

William Dunlop was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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