John Comper

Article summary

Reverend John Comper (1823–1903) was a priest of the Scottish Episcopal Church who dedicated his life to helping the street children and prostitutes of Victorian Aberdeen. In 2003 Father Comper was declared a 'Hero of the Faith' by the Scottish Episcopal Church – the equivalent of a saint and the greatest honour the Church can bestow. In the Calendar of the Scottish Episcopal Church he is remembered on 27 July, the day of his death.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1823-10-01 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1864 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of death: 1903-07-27 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of death: 1908-06-10 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. date of formation: 1845 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. date of foundation: 1867 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1823-10-01". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1864". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of death is "1903-07-27". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of death is "1908-06-10". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the date of formation is "1845". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the date of foundation is "1867". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
9. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1353961108