Hugh Matheson

Scottish industrialist (1821-1898)
Person human Q5931693
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Hugh Matheson

Summary

Hugh Matheson is a human[1]. Born in Scotland[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1821[3]. He passed away in Hampstead[4]. He died on February 8, 1898[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Matheson's place of birth was Scotland[2].
  • Born in Edinburgh[8], Hugh Matheson…
  • Hugh Matheson died in Hampstead[4].
  • Hugh Matheson was born on April 23, 1821[3].
  • Hugh Matheson died on February 8, 1898[5].
  • Hugh Matheson is buried at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • Hugh Matheson's father was Duncan Matheson[10].
  • Hugh Matheson's mother was Annabella Farquharson[11].
  • Hugh Matheson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Hugh Matheson worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Hugh Matheson's education included a stint at Royal High School[13].
  • Hugh Matheson's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[14].
  • Hugh Matheson is recorded as male[15].
  • Hugh Matheson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hugh Matheson's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Matheson[17].
  • Hugh Matheson's family name is recorded as Q16876545[18].
  • Hugh Matheson's given name is recorded as Hugh[19].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Scotland[2], a constituent country of the United Kingdom[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 0843[22] and Edinburgh[8], a city[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 0601[25]. Hugh Matheson was born on April 23, 1821[3]. His father was Duncan Matheson[10]. His mother was Annabella Farquharson[11].

Education

Educated at Royal High School[13], a high school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1128[28] and University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1451[31], headquartered in Glasgow[32].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Matheson's professions included entrepreneur[6].

Death and Burial

Hugh Matheson died on February 8, 1898[5]. He died in Hampstead[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hugh Matheson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Matheson born?

Born in Scotland[2], Hugh Matheson…

Where did Hugh Matheson die?

Hugh Matheson died in Hampstead[4].

Who were Hugh Matheson's parents?

Hugh Matheson's father was Duncan Matheson[10]. Hugh Matheson's mother was Annabella Farquharson[11].

What did Hugh Matheson do for work?

Hugh Matheson worked as entrepreneur[6].

Where did Hugh Matheson go to school?

Hugh Matheson was educated at Royal High School[13] and University of Glasgow[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Scotland, Edinburgh
    Occupation → —
    Educated at → Royal High School, University of Glasgow
    Place of death → Hampstead
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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