William Leechman

Scottish minister, theologian and academic; (1706-1785)
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William Leechman

Summary

William Leechman is a human[1]. Born in Dolphinton[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1706[3]. He passed away in Glasgow[4]. He died on January 1, 1785[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6] and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Leechman was born in Dolphinton[2].
  • William Leechman died in Glasgow[4].
  • William Leechman was born on January 1, 1706[3].
  • William Leechman died on January 1, 1785[5].
  • William Leechman was married to Bridget Balfour[9].
  • William Leechman's professions included civil servant[6].
  • William Leechman's professions included theologian[7].
  • William Leechman held the position of Principal of the University of Glasgow[10].
  • William Leechman's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • William Leechman is recorded as male[12].
  • William Leechman's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Leechman's family name is recorded as Leechman[14].
  • William Leechman's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Leechman's depicted by is recorded as Reverend William Leechman; (1706-1785)[16].
  • William Leechman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • William Leechman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

William Leechman's place of birth was Dolphinton[2]. He was born on January 1, 1706[3].

Education

William Leechman's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[6] and theologian[7]. William Leechman held the position of Principal of the University of Glasgow[10].

Personal Life

Among William Leechman's spouses was Bridget Balfour[9].

Death and Burial

William Leechman died on January 1, 1785[5]. He passed away in Glasgow[4].

Why It Matters

William Leechman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Leechman born?

Born in Dolphinton[2], William Leechman…

Where did William Leechman die?

William Leechman died in Glasgow[4].

Who was William Leechman married to?

William Leechman's spouses include Bridget Balfour[9].

What did William Leechman do for work?

William Leechman worked as civil servant[6] and theologian[7].

Where did William Leechman go to school?

William Leechman was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kindred britain id I22967
    Wikidata description Scottish minister, theologian and academic; (1706-1785)
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