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James McCosh

British philosopher (1811–1894)

† 1894-11-16 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 6 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

James McCosh was born on April 1, 1811 in Ayrshire and died on November 16, 1894 in Princeton, aged 83. Recorded occupations: philosopher, writer and university teacher. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include president of Princeton University. Fields of work: philosophy. Educated at University of Edinburgh and University of Glasgow. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

At a glance
Born
April 1, 1811 · Ayrshire
Died
November 16, 1894 · Princeton
Age at death
83
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations
philosopher, writer, university teacher
Positions held
president of Princeton University
Education
University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow
Wikipedia editions
6 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of James McCosh's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to James McCosh. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1894: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q6139232 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about James McCosh on Wikipedia.

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