James Finlay Weir Johnston
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Summary
James Finlay Weir Johnston was born on September 13, 1796[1], in Paisley[2]. He died on September 18, 1855[3], in Durham[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], university teacher[6], and mineralogist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Employer: Durham University[10]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[11], Uppsala University[12]
- Doctoral advisor: Jöns Jacob Berzelius[13]
- Student: John Pitkin Norton[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[15]
- Member of: Royal Society[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Doctoral student: John Pitkin Norton[18]
- Given name: James[19]
- Student of: Jöns Jacob Berzelius[20]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[21], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- P14397: 2595[27]
Why It Matters
James Finlay Weir Johnston has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was James Finlay Weir Johnston born?
James Finlay Weir Johnston was born in Paisley[2].
Where did James Finlay Weir Johnston die?
James Finlay Weir Johnston passed away in Durham[4].
What did James Finlay Weir Johnston do for work?
James Finlay Weir Johnston worked as a chemist[5], university teacher[6], and mineralogist[7].
Where did James Finlay Weir Johnston go to school?
James Finlay Weir Johnston was educated at University of Glasgow[11] and Uppsala University[12].
What awards did James Finlay Weir Johnston receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].