Ernest Scott

Australian historian (1867-1939)
Person human Q1356521
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Ernest Scott

Summary

Ernest Scott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Northampton[2]. He was born on June 21, 1867[3]. He passed away in Melbourne[4]. He died on December 6, 1939[5]. He worked as a historian[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Scott's place of birth was Northampton[2].
  • Ernest Scott died in Melbourne[4].
  • Ernest Scott was born on June 21, 1867[3].
  • Ernest Scott died on December 6, 1939[5].
  • Among Ernest Scott's spouses was Mabel Besant-Scott[11].
  • Ernest Scott was married to Emily Scott[12].
  • Ernest Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ernest Scott held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Ernest Scott's professions included historian[6].
  • Ernest Scott's professions included journalist[7].
  • Ernest Scott's professions included writer[8].
  • Ernest Scott's professions included biographer[9].
  • Ernest Scott was employed by University of Melbourne[15].
  • Ernest Scott received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Ernest Scott is recorded as male[17].
  • Ernest Scott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ernest Scott's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Scott[19].
  • Ernest Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[20].
  • Ernest Scott's given name is recorded as Ernest[21].
  • Ernest Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Ernest Scott's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ernest Scott[23].
  • Ernest Scott's different from is recorded as Ernest Scott[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Ernest Scott's place of birth was Northampton[2]. He was born on June 21, 1867[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. Among Ernest Scott's employers was University of Melbourne[15].

Recognition

Ernest Scott received the Knight Bachelor[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mabel Besant-Scott[11], a philosopher[25], 1870–1952[26], of United Kingdom[27] and Emily Scott[12].

Death and Burial

Ernest Scott died on December 6, 1939[5]. He died in Melbourne[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernest Scott include Ernest Scott Prize[28], an award[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1943[31].

Why It Matters

Ernest Scott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Ernest Scott Prize[28], an award[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1943[31].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Scott born?

Born in Northampton[2], Ernest Scott…

Where did Ernest Scott die?

Ernest Scott passed away in Melbourne[4].

Who was Ernest Scott married to?

Ernest Scott's spouses include Mabel Besant-Scott[11] and Emily Scott[12].

What did Ernest Scott do for work?

Ernest Scott worked as historian[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9].

What awards did Ernest Scott receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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