James Anderson
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Summary
James Anderson was born on 1680[1] in Aberdeen[2]. He died on 1739[3] in London[4]. He worked as a writer[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1679[11]
- Date of death: May 28, 1739[12]
- Country of citizenship: Scotland[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Field of work: theology[15]
- Member of: freemasonry[16]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: James Anderson (Freemason)[19]
- Family name: Anderson[20]
- Given name: James[21]
- Work location: Scotland[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23], A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Name in native language: James Anderson[26]
- Different from: James Anderson[27]
- Sibling: Adam Anderson[28]
- Writing language: English[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]
- P14608: 119544369[31]
Why It Matters
James Anderson has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Anderson's Constitutions[34], a foundational text[35].
FAQs
Where was James Anderson born?
James Anderson's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
Where did James Anderson die?
James Anderson died in London[4].
What did James Anderson do for work?
James Anderson worked as a writer[5], politician[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and theologian[9].