THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

John Flett

Scottish physician and geologist (1869–1947)

John Flett has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 26, 1869 in Kirkwall, United Kingdom.

Born

June 26, 1869

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 26, 1947

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Professions
geologist, physicist, mineralogist
Citizenship
United Kingdom

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 26, 1869 (Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; SNAC) or May 25, 1869 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

May 25, 1869

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

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    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was John Flett born?

    John Flett was born in Kirkwall, United Kingdom.

    When did John Flett die?

    John Flett died on January 26, 1947.