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August 19, 1560
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July 2, 1582
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the Admirable Crichton
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was a Scottish polymath noted for his extraordinary accomplishments in languages, the arts, and sciences before he was murdered at the age of 21.
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James Crichton (born August 19, 1560, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) was a Scottish mathematician who held citizenship in Scotland. Known as "the Admirable Crichton", he was a polymath noted for his extraordinary accomplishments in languages, the arts, and sciences. Crichton was educated at the University of St Andrews and the University of Paris. He was born to father Robert Crichton, the Lord Advocate, and mother Elizabeth Stewart.
James Crichton passed away on July 2, 1582, in Mantua at the young age of 21. With his immense knowledge and contributions to various fields of study, the Admirable Crichton left a mark on the world despite his early death.
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