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Gilbert Burnet
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Minister of the Church of Scotland, Scottish theologian and historian, and Bishop of Salisbury; (1643-1716)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Gilbert Burnet
- Born
- 1643-09-18
- Died
- 1715-03-17
- Occupation
- theologian / Christian minister / historian / politician / linguist
- Citizenship
- Scotland
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMargaret Burnet1671 — 1685
- SpouseMary ScottFrom 1687-05-25
- SpouseElizabeth Burnet
Family
- FatherRobert Burnet, Lord Crimond
- MotherRachel Johnston
- SiblingThomas Burnet
- ChildGilbert Burnet
- ChildThomas Burnet
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Aberdeen School of Law
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2250014 ↗
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