Francis Hutcheson
Francis Hutcheson was a British and Irish philosopher, economist, theologian, writer and university teacher (1694–1746). He was born in Drumalig and died in Dublin.
Also recorded as Franciscus Hutchinson · Franciscus Hutcheson · Frances Hutcheson · Franciscus Hutchesonius
Francis Hutcheson
Allan Ramsay · Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery · Public domain
- Born
- 1694. · Drumalig.
- Died
- 1746. · Dublin.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Occupation
- philosopher, economist, theologian, writer and university teacher.
- Fields
- philosophy, economics, theology and Age of Enlightenment.
- Education
- University of Glasgow.
- Teachers
- Gershom Carmichael.
- Languages
- English and Scots.
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Francis Hutcheson was a British and Irish philosopher, economist, theologian, writer and university teacher (1694–1746). He was born in Drumalig and died in Dublin.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Francis Hutcheson studied at University of Glasgow. Training under Gershom Carmichael is recorded. The recorded working language is English and Scots. The field of work recorded is philosophy, economics and theology. Places of work recorded in the authority are Dublin, Glasgow and Scotland. Employment is recorded with University of Glasgow.
The authorities additionally record the headings Franciscus Hutchinson, Franciscus Hutcheson, Frances Hutcheson, Franciscus Hutchesonius and Franz Hutcheson. His recorded languages were English and Scots. His recorded confession was Presbyterianism. One child is recorded: Francis Hutcheson.
Identity
Identity
Francis Hutcheson is recorded as philosopher, economist, theologian, writer and university teacher. Established in Library of Congress under n50030336. Established in FAST under 10096.
Portrait of Francis Hutcheson, c. 1745
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Life and career
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1694
Francis Hutcheson was born 8 August 1694.
1710
Enters University of Glasgow.
1716
Recorded as work location: Dublin.
1729
Recorded as employer: University of Glasgow.
1729
Recorded as work location: Glasgow.
1746
Dies at Dublin.
1746
Francis Hutcheson died 8 August 1746.
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Drumalig.
Birth place
Dublin.
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institutional register
- Bibliothèque nationale de France authority file 121935833
General reference · Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Bibliothèque nationale de France authority file 133220647
General reference · Bibliothèque nationale de France
- FAST authority file 10096
General reference · FAST
- GND (German National Library) authority file 118775367
General reference · GND (German National Library)
- IdRef (French universities) authority file 02934204X
General reference · IdRef (French universities)
- ISNI authority file 0000000122798525
General reference · ISNI
scholarly publication
- FRANCIS HUTCHESON, 1694–1746, The Scottish Philosophy, 2011
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2011
- Hutcheson, Francis (1694–1746), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2018
- Ireland [Hutcheson], Francis, Oxford Music Online, 2001
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2001
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scholarly publication
FRANCIS HUTCHESON, 1694–1746, The Scottish Philosophy, 2011Crossref registry
Institutional witnessscholarly publication
Institutional witnessscholarly publication
Ireland [Hutcheson], Francis, Oxford Music Online, 2001Crossref registry
Institutional witnessinstitutional register
Bibliothèque nationale de France authority file 121935833Bibliothèque nationale de France
Secondary witnessinstitutional register
Bibliothèque nationale de France authority file 133220647Bibliothèque nationale de France
Secondary witnessinstitutional register
Secondary witnessinstitutional register
GND (German National Library) authority file 118775367GND (German National Library)
Secondary witnessinstitutional register
IdRef (French universities) authority file 02934204XIdRef (French universities)
Secondary witness
Every cited source · 14
- 01
FRANCIS HUTCHESON, 1694–1746, The Scottish Philosophy, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 02
Hutcheson, Francis (1694–1746), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 03
Ireland [Hutcheson], Francis, Oxford Music Online, 2001
scholarly publication · Scholarly
Consult the source - 04
Bibliothèque nationale de France authority file 121935833
institutional register · General reference · Bibliothèque nationale de France
Consult the source - 05
Bibliothèque nationale de France authority file 133220647
institutional register · General reference · Bibliothèque nationale de France
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- 07
GND (German National Library) authority file 118775367
institutional register · General reference · GND (German National Library)
Consult the source - 08
IdRef (French universities) authority file 02934204X
institutional register · General reference · IdRef (French universities)
Consult the source - 09
ISNI authority file 0000000122798525
institutional register · General reference · ISNI
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Library of Congress authority file n50030336
institutional register · General reference · Library of Congress
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National Library of Australia authority file 49682276
institutional register · General reference · National Library of Australia
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Union List of Artist Names authority file 500319834
institutional register · General reference · Union List of Artist Names
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q316367: Francis Hutcheson
institutional register · General reference · Wikimedia Foundation
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Francis Hutcheson worked in philosophy, economics, theology and Age of Enlightenment. He was employed by University of Glasgow. He worked at Dublin, Glasgow and Scotland. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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