James Dawson
Also recorded as Dawson, James, 1806-1900
James Dawson

Radcliffe, J. B. · Public domain
- Born
- James Dawson was born on 5 July 1806. · Linlithgow.
- Died
- James Dawson died on 19 April 1900.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Occupation
- photographer.
- Languages
- English.
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James Dawson lived from 5 July 1806 to 19 April 1900 and is documented in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
Life
The birth of James Dawson is recorded on 5 July 1806, and the death on 19 April 1900 in Camperdown, Australia. The birthplace of James Dawson is recorded as Linlithgow by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek and as Bonnytoun, GB by the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Activity
Camperdown is recorded as a place of activity by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
Institutions cited
Bibliothèque nationale de France · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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1806
James Dawson was born on 5 July 1806.
1900
James Dawson died on 19 April 1900.
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James Dawson was born in Linlithgow.
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Linlithgow.
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James Dawson is recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Recorded with the occupation photographer.
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