John Watson
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Summary
John Watson was born on November 3, 1850[1], in Manningtree[2]. He died on May 6, 1907[3], in Mount Pleasant[4]. He worked as a writer[5], theologian[6], Christian minister[7], university teacher[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Occupation: religious writer[12], novelist[13], short story writer[14]
- Field of work: theology[15], religion[16], Presbyterianism[17], literary activity[18], prose[19]
- Employer: Yale University[20]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Movement: Kailyard school[23]
- Commons category: Ian Maclaren[24]
- Family name: Watson[25]
- Given name: John[26]
- Pseudonym: Ian Maclaren[27]
- Work location: Scotland[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Library of the World's Best Literature[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], The New Student's Reference Work[33]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: John Watson (1850-1907)[36]
- Birth name: John Watson[37]
- Different from: Ian Maclaren[38]
Why It Matters
John Watson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was John Watson born?
John Watson's place of birth was Manningtree[2].
Where did John Watson die?
John Watson passed away in Mount Pleasant[4].
What did John Watson do for work?
John Watson worked as a writer[5], theologian[6], Christian minister[7], university teacher[8], and biographer[9].
Where did John Watson go to school?
John Watson was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].