John Laird

British philosopher (1887-1946)
Person human Q3701710
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Summary

John Laird was born on May 17, 1887[1], in Kincardineshire[2]. He died on August 5, 1946[3], in Aberdeen[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[6], United Kingdom[7]
  • Employer: University of Aberdeen[8], University of St Andrews[9], Queen's University Belfast[10], Dalhousie University[11]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[12], Aberdeen Grammar School[13], George Watson's College[14], University of Cambridge[15]
  • Award received: Gifford Lectures[16]
  • Member of: British Academy[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Academic degree: Master of Arts[19], Bachelor of Arts[20]
  • Family name: Laird (surname)[21]
  • Given name: John[22]
  • Described by source: Thom's Irish Who's Who[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]

FAQs

Where was John Laird born?

John Laird was born in Kincardineshire[2].

Where did John Laird die?

John Laird passed away in Aberdeen[4].

What did John Laird do for work?

John Laird worked as a philosopher[5].

Where did John Laird go to school?

John Laird was educated at University of Edinburgh[12], Aberdeen Grammar School[13], George Watson's College[14], and University of Cambridge[15].

What awards did John Laird receive?

Honors received include Gifford Lectures[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . giffordlectures.org. giffordlectures.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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