Peter Hume Brown

19th century Scottish historian and scholar (1849–1918)
Person human Q7174786
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Peter Hume Brown

Summary

Peter Hume Brown is a human[1]. He was born in East Lothian[2]. He was born on December 17, 1849[3]. He died on December 1, 1918[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Peter Hume Brown was born in East Lothian[2].
  • Peter Hume Brown was born on December 17, 1849[3].
  • Peter Hume Brown died on December 1, 1918[4].
  • Peter Hume Brown worked as a historian[5].
  • Peter Hume Brown worked as a writer[6].
  • Peter Hume Brown worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Peter Hume Brown's employers was University of Edinburgh[9].
  • Peter Hume Brown's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[10].
  • Peter Hume Brown received the Fellow of the British Academy[11].
  • Peter Hume Brown is recorded as male[12].
  • Peter Hume Brown's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Peter Hume Brown's Commons category is recorded as Peter Hume Brown[14].
  • Peter Hume Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[15].
  • Peter Hume Brown's given name is recorded as Peter[16].
  • Peter Hume Brown's work location is recorded as Scotland[17].
  • Peter Hume Brown's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[18].
  • Peter Hume Brown's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Peter Hume Brown's contributed to creative work is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography[20].
  • Peter Hume Brown's writing language is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Hume Brown was born in East Lothian[2]. He was born on December 17, 1849[3].

Education

Peter Hume Brown's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7]. Peter Hume Brown was employed by University of Edinburgh[9].

Recognition

Peter Hume Brown received the Fellow of the British Academy[11].

Death and Burial

Peter Hume Brown died on December 1, 1918[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Hume Brown is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Peter Hume Brown born?

Peter Hume Brown's place of birth was East Lothian[2].

What did Peter Hume Brown do for work?

Peter Hume Brown worked as historian[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Peter Hume Brown go to school?

Peter Hume Brown was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].

What awards did Peter Hume Brown receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Brown, Peter Hume. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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