John Duncan
Scottish traveller in Africa (1805-1849)
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Summary
John Duncan was born on January 1, 1805[1], in Dumfries and Galloway[2]. He died on January 1, 1849[3], in Benin[4]. He worked as an explorer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 3, 1849[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Educated at: Kirkcudbright Academy[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Family name: Duncan[11]
- Given name: John[12]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15]
- P14397: 1420[16]
Why It Matters
John Duncan has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Where was John Duncan born?
John Duncan's place of birth was Dumfries and Galloway[2].
Where did John Duncan die?
John Duncan died in Benin[4].
What did John Duncan do for work?
John Duncan worked as an explorer[5].
Where did John Duncan go to school?
John Duncan was educated at Kirkcudbright Academy[9].