John Neilson
Scots-Quebecer newspaper editor and politician (1776-1848)
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Summary
John Neilson was born on July 17, 1776[1], in Balmaghie[2]. He died on February 1, 1848[3], in Cap-Rouge[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and investor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Position held: Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada[10], Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada[11], Member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada[12], Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada[13], member of the Special Council of Lower Canada[14]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: John Neilson[17]
- Family name: Neilson[18]
- Given name: John[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Neilson[20]
- Commons gallery: John Neilson[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
John Neilson is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was John Neilson born?
John Neilson's place of birth was Balmaghie[2].
Where did John Neilson die?
John Neilson died in Cap-Rouge[4].
What did John Neilson do for work?
John Neilson worked as a politician[5] and investor[6].
What awards did John Neilson receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[15].