William Johnston

Scottish geographer, cartographer and publisher (1802–1888)
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William Johnston

Summary

William Johnston is a human[1]. He was born in Kirkhill[2]. He was born on October 27, 1802[3]. He died in Kirkhill[4]. He died on February 7, 1888[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], cartographer[7], publisher[8], businessperson[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kirkhill[2], William Johnston…
  • William Johnston passed away in Kirkhill[4].
  • William Johnston was born on October 27, 1802[3].
  • William Johnston died on February 7, 1888[5].
  • William Johnston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • William Johnston worked as a geographer[6].
  • William Johnston's professions included cartographer[7].
  • William Johnston's professions included publisher[8].
  • William Johnston worked as a businessperson[9].
  • William Johnston's professions included printmaker[10].
  • William Johnston held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[13].
  • William Johnston received the knighthood[14].
  • William Johnston is recorded as male[15].
  • William Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Johnston's Commons category is recorded as William Johnston (1802-1888)[17].
  • William Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston[18].
  • William Johnston's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Johnston's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • William Johnston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • William Johnston's Commons Creator page is recorded as William Johnston (1802-1888)[22].
  • William Johnston's sibling is recorded as Alexander Keith Johnston[23].
  • William Johnston's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kirkhill[2], William Johnston… he was born on October 27, 1802[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], cartographer[7], publisher[8], businessperson[9], and printmaker[10]. William Johnston held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[13].

Recognition

William Johnston received the knighthood[14].

Death and Burial

William Johnston died on February 7, 1888[5]. He died in Kirkhill[4].

Why It Matters

William Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was William Johnston born?

William Johnston was born in Kirkhill[2].

Where did William Johnston die?

William Johnston died in Kirkhill[4].

What did William Johnston do for work?

William Johnston worked as geographer[6], cartographer[7], publisher[8], businessperson[9], and printmaker[10].

What awards did William Johnston receive?

Honors received include knighthood[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → knighthood
    Place of death → Kirkhill
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