Adam Lindsay Gordon

Australian poet, jockey and politician (1833-1870)
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Adam Lindsay Gordon

Summary

Adam Lindsay Gordon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Faial Island[2]. He was born on October 19, 1833[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on June 24, 1870[5]. He worked as a poet[6], politician[7], writer[8], and jockey[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Faial Island[2], Adam Lindsay Gordon…
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon died in Brighton[4].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon was born on October 19, 1833[3].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon was born on 1833[11].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon died on June 24, 1870[5].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon died on 1870[12].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon is buried at Brighton Cemetery[13].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's father was Adam Durnford Gordon[14].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's mother was Harriet Elizabeth Gordon[15].
  • Among Adam Lindsay Gordon's spouses was Margaret Park[16].
  • A child of Adam Lindsay Gordon was Anne Lindsay Gordon[17].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon worked as a poet[6].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's professions included politician[7].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon worked as a writer[8].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's professions included jockey[9].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon was educated at Royal Grammar School Worcester[20].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon is recorded as male[21].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[23].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's Commons category is recorded as Adam Lindsay Gordon[24].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[25].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's sport is recorded as horse racing[26].
  • Adam Lindsay Gordon's family name is recorded as Gordon[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: AU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1833-10-09[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1870-06-24[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 01639ca3-769f-403b-8546-fbb2f46b6b34[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Adam Lindsay Gordon's place of birth was Faial Island[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 19, 1833[3] and 1833[11]. His father was Adam Durnford Gordon[14]. His mother was Harriet Elizabeth Gordon[15].

Education

Adam Lindsay Gordon's education included a stint at Royal Grammar School Worcester[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], politician[7], writer[8], and jockey[9]. Adam Lindsay Gordon held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19].

Personal Life

Adam Lindsay Gordon was married to Margaret Park[16]. A child of him was Anne Lindsay Gordon[17]. He was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 24, 1870[5] and 1870[12]. Adam Lindsay Gordon passed away in Brighton[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[25]. He is buried at Brighton Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Adam Lindsay Gordon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Adam Lindsay Gordon born?

Adam Lindsay Gordon's place of birth was Faial Island[2].

Where did Adam Lindsay Gordon die?

Adam Lindsay Gordon died in Brighton[4].

Who were Adam Lindsay Gordon's parents?

Adam Lindsay Gordon's father was Adam Durnford Gordon[14]. Adam Lindsay Gordon's mother was Harriet Elizabeth Gordon[15].

Who was Adam Lindsay Gordon married to?

Adam Lindsay Gordon's spouses include Margaret Park[16].

What did Adam Lindsay Gordon do for work?

Adam Lindsay Gordon worked as poet[6], politician[7], writer[8], and jockey[9].

Where did Adam Lindsay Gordon go to school?

Adam Lindsay Gordon was educated at Royal Grammar School Worcester[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Adam, Lindsay
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    Sex or gender male
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