Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine

Scottish inventor, politician, judge and freemason
Person human Q4718445
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Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine

Summary

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine is a human[1]. He was born on 1629[2]. He died on January 1, 1681[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was born on 1629[2].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine died on January 1, 1681[3].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine died on July 9, 1680[7].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's father was Sir George Bruce[8].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's mother was Mary Preston[9].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was married to Veronica van Aersen[10].
  • A child of Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was Lady Mary Bruce[11].
  • A child of Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was Lady Anne Bruce[12].
  • A child of Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was Lady Elizabeth Bruce[13].
  • A child of Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce[14].
  • A child of Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was Alexander Bruce, 3rd Earl of Kincardine[15].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine held citizenship in Scotland[16].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's professions included judge[4].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine worked as a politician[5].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's noble title is recorded as Earl of Kincardine[20].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's family name is recorded as Bruce[21].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's sibling is recorded as Mary Bruce[25].
  • Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's sibling is recorded as Edward Bruce, 1st Earl of Kincardine[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was born on 1629[2]. His father was Sir George Bruce[8]. His mother was Mary Preston[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and politician[5].

Personal Life

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine was married to Veronica van Aersen[10]. Children include Lady Mary Bruce[11], 1662–1714[27]; Lady Anne Bruce[12]; Lady Elizabeth Bruce[13], 1671–1739[28]; Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce[14], 1660–1680[29]; and Alexander Bruce, 3rd Earl of Kincardine[15], 1666–1705[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1681[3] and July 9, 1680[7].

Why It Matters

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Who were Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's parents?

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's father was Sir George Bruce[8]. Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's mother was Mary Preston[9].

Who was Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine married to?

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine's spouses include Veronica van Aersen[10].

What did Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine do for work?

Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine worked as judge[4] and politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +1681-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1680-07-09T00:00:00Z
    Citizenship
    Member of Royal Society
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update:1||1 */ [[Property:P570]]: 9 July 1680, Set prefered to death"
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