William Fergusson

British Baronet (1808–1877)
Person human Q1464929
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William Fergusson

Summary

William Fergusson is a human[1]. Born in East Lothian[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1808[3]. He died on February 10, 1877[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and surgeon[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in East Lothian[2], William Fergusson…
  • William Fergusson was born on March 20, 1808[3].
  • William Fergusson died on February 10, 1877[4].
  • William Fergusson's father was James Fergusson[8].
  • William Fergusson's mother was Elizabeth Hodge[9].
  • Among William Fergusson's spouses was Helen Hamilton Ranken[10].
  • A child of William Fergusson was Sir James Ranken Fergusson, 2nd Bt.[11].
  • A child of William Fergusson was Katherine Hamilton Fergusson[12].
  • A child of William Fergusson was Helen Seymour Fergusson[13].
  • A child of William Fergusson was Charles Hamilton Fergusson[14].
  • William Fergusson held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • William Fergusson worked as a physician[5].
  • William Fergusson's professions included surgeon[6].
  • William Fergusson was employed by King's College London[16].
  • William Fergusson was employed by University of Edinburgh[17].
  • William Fergusson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[18].
  • William Fergusson's education included a stint at Royal High School[19].
  • William Fergusson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • William Fergusson was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • William Fergusson is recorded as male[22].
  • William Fergusson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Fergusson's Commons category is recorded as Sir William Fergusson, 1st Baronet[24].
  • William Fergusson's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
  • William Fergusson's family name is recorded as Fergusson[26].
  • William Fergusson's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in East Lothian[2], William Fergusson… he was born on March 20, 1808[3]. His father was James Fergusson[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Hodge[9].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[19], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5] and surgeon[6]. Employers include King's College London[16], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1829[37], headquartered in London[38] and University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1583[41], headquartered in Edinburgh[42].

Recognition

William Fergusson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

Personal Life

Among William Fergusson's spouses was Helen Hamilton Ranken[10]. Children include Sir James Ranken Fergusson, 2nd Bt.[11], a barrister[43], 1835–1924[44]; Katherine Hamilton Fergusson[12], 1840–1932[45]; Helen Seymour Fergusson[13]; and Charles Hamilton Fergusson[14], 1849–1913[46].

Death and Burial

William Fergusson died on February 10, 1877[4].

Why It Matters

William Fergusson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Fergusson born?

William Fergusson was born in East Lothian[2].

Who were William Fergusson's parents?

William Fergusson's father was James Fergusson[8]. William Fergusson's mother was Elizabeth Hodge[9].

Who was William Fergusson married to?

William Fergusson's spouses include Helen Hamilton Ranken[10].

What did William Fergusson do for work?

William Fergusson worked as physician[5] and surgeon[6].

Where did William Fergusson go to school?

William Fergusson was educated at University of Edinburgh[18] and Royal High School[19].

What awards did William Fergusson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 5644
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image of grave The grave of Sir William Fergusson surgeon, West Linton.jpg
    Place of burial Q17842289
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Citizenship
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society
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