John Pinkerton
John Pinkerton (1758–1826) was a British anthropologist, cartographer and archaeologist.
Also recorded as Robert Heron.
John Pinkerton in brief
- Born
- 1758
- Died
- 1826
- Known for
- anthropologist, cartographer, archaeologist, historian, biographer and writer
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh
Overview
Also worked under the name Robert Heron.
Born at Edinburgh in 1758, died at Paris in 1826.
In detail
John Pinkerton studied at University of Edinburgh. the recorded working language is English.
Sources
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- 1.
“John Pinkerton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3446354: John Pinkerton
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