James Oswald

Church of Scotland minister and philosophical writer (1703–1793)
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Summary

James Oswald was born on July 23, 1703[1], in Dunnet[2]. He died on August 2, 1793[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], theologian[5], and Christian minister[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Child: George Oswald[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], Scotland[10]
  • Position held: Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: James Oswald (moderator)[13]
  • Family name: Oswald[14]
  • Given name: James[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Different from: James Oswald[17]
  • Sibling: Richard Oswald[18]
  • Writing language: English[19]

FAQs

Where was James Oswald born?

James Oswald's place of birth was Dunnet[2].

What did James Oswald do for work?

James Oswald worked as a philosopher[4], theologian[5], and Christian minister[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Electronic Enlightenment. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Electronic Enlightenment. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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