James Anderson

Scottish physician and botanist (1738-1809)
Person human Q550299
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James Anderson

Summary

James Anderson is a human[1]. Born in Hermiston[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1738[3]. He passed away in Chennai[4]. He died on August 6, 1809[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], physician[7], and surgeon[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hermiston[2], James Anderson…
  • James Anderson passed away in Chennai[4].
  • James Anderson was born on January 17, 1738[3].
  • James Anderson died on August 6, 1809[5].
  • James Anderson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Anderson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • James Anderson worked as a botanist[6].
  • James Anderson worked as a physician[7].
  • James Anderson worked as a surgeon[8].
  • James Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • James Anderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • James Anderson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • James Anderson is recorded as male[15].
  • James Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Anderson's Commons category is recorded as James Anderson (physician)[17].
  • James Anderson's residence is recorded as India[18].
  • James Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[19].
  • James Anderson's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • James Anderson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Indian Biography[22].
  • James Anderson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • James Anderson's different from is recorded as James Anderson[24].

Body

Origins and Family

James Anderson was born in Hermiston[2]. He was born on January 17, 1738[3].

Education

James Anderson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physician[7], and surgeon[8].

Recognition

James Anderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

Death and Burial

James Anderson died on August 6, 1809[5]. He died in Chennai[4].

Why It Matters

James Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was James Anderson born?

Born in Hermiston[2], James Anderson…

Where did James Anderson die?

James Anderson died in Chennai[4].

What did James Anderson do for work?

James Anderson worked as botanist[6], physician[7], and surgeon[8].

Where did James Anderson go to school?

James Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].

What awards did James Anderson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from James Anderson
    Place of birth Hermiston
    Occupation
    Educated at University of Edinburgh
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