John Wilson
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Summary
John Wilson was born on May 18, 1785[1], in Paisley[2]. He died on April 3, 1854[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], journalist[7], literary critic[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dean Cemetery[11]
- Father: John Wilson of Paisley[12]
- Mother: Margaret Sym[13]
- Spouse: Jane Penny[14]
- Child: Margaret Wilson[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16], Kingdom of Great Britain[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Ethnic group: Scottish people[19]
- Occupation: philosopher[20]
- Employer: University of Edinburgh[21]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[22], University of Glasgow[23], Paisley Grammar School[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25]
- Member of: Faculty of Advocates[26], Royal Society of Edinburgh[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: John Wilson (Scottish writer)[29]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[30], Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[31]
- Family name: Wilson[32]
- Given name: John[33]
- Pseudonym: Christopher North[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Wilson (Scottish writer)[35]
- Depicted by: John Wilson[36]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], The Maclise Portrait-Gallery[41], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[42], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[43], Library of the World's Best Literature[44], The New Student's Reference Work[45], New International Encyclopedia[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Commons Creator page: John Wilson (Scottish writer)[48]
- Name in native language: John Wilson[49]
Why It Matters
John Wilson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was John Wilson born?
John Wilson's place of birth was Paisley[2].
Where did John Wilson die?
John Wilson passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Who were John Wilson's parents?
John Wilson's father was John Wilson of Paisley[12]. John Wilson's mother was Margaret Sym[13].
Who was John Wilson married to?
John Wilson's spouses include Jane Penny[14].
What did John Wilson do for work?
John Wilson worked as a writer[5], poet[6], journalist[7], literary critic[8], and lawyer[9].
Where did John Wilson go to school?
John Wilson was educated at Magdalen College[22], University of Glasgow[23], and Paisley Grammar School[24].
What awards did John Wilson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].