James Burnett or Burnet may refer to:
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James Burnett, Lord Monboddo (1714–1799), Scottish judge, scholar of linguistic evolution, philosopher and deist
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James Charles Burnett
James Charles Burnett (1815—1854) a.k.a. "John" was a surveyor and explorer in New South Wales (including Queensland), Australia. He was the head of the first Survey Office established at Brisbane in 1844.
Note, the separation of Queensland fr ...
(1815–1854), surveyor and explorer in New South Wales, Australia
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Sir James Burnett, 13th Baronet
Major-General Sir James Lauderdale Gilbert Burnett, 13th Baronet, (1 April 1880 – 13 August 1953) was a British Army officer.
Military career
Born the son of Colonel Sir Thomas Burnett, 12th Baronet and Mary Elizabeth Cumine and educated at ...
(1880–1953), British Army officer
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James Burnett (rugby union) (born 1947), Scottish rugby union player
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James K. Burnett (1862–1948), California politician
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James M. Burnet (1788–1816), Scottish painter
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