Alexander Cuninghame

British Member of Parliament (died 1742)
Person human Q28955393
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Alexander Cuninghame

Summary

Alexander Cuninghame is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1690[2]. He died on September 1, 1742[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and plantation owner[5].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Cuninghame was born on January 1, 1690[2].
  • Alexander Cuninghame died on September 1, 1742[3].
  • Alexander Cuninghame died on September 1742[6].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's father was William Cuninghame, 8th of Craigends[7].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's mother was Christian Colquhoun[8].
  • Among Alexander Cuninghame's spouses was Anne Houston[9].
  • A child of Alexander Cuninghame was Joanna Cuninghame[10].
  • A child of Alexander Cuninghame was William Cuninghame, 10th of Craigends[11].
  • A child of Alexander Cuninghame was Christian Cuninghame[12].
  • A child of Alexander Cuninghame was Margaret Cuninghame[13].
  • A child of Alexander Cuninghame was Lilias Cuninghame[14].
  • Alexander Cuninghame held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's professions included politician[4].
  • Alexander Cuninghame worked as a plantation owner[5].
  • Alexander Cuninghame held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • Alexander Cuninghame held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • Alexander Cuninghame held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • Alexander Cuninghame is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's family name is recorded as Cunninghame[21].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Alexander Cuninghame's social classification is recorded as slave owner[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Cuninghame was born on January 1, 1690[2]. His father was William Cuninghame, 8th of Craigends[7]. His mother was Christian Colquhoun[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and plantation owner[5]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[16], member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain[17], and member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[18].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Cuninghame's spouses was Anne Houston[9]. Children include Joanna Cuninghame[10], b. 1706[24]; William Cuninghame, 10th of Craigends[11]; Christian Cuninghame[12], b. 1724[25]; Margaret Cuninghame[13]; and Lilias Cuninghame[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 1, 1742[3] and September 1742[6].

FAQs

Who were Alexander Cuninghame's parents?

Alexander Cuninghame's father was William Cuninghame, 8th of Craigends[7]. Alexander Cuninghame's mother was Christian Colquhoun[8].

Who was Alexander Cuninghame married to?

Alexander Cuninghame's spouses include Anne Houston[9].

What did Alexander Cuninghame do for work?

Alexander Cuninghame worked as politician[4] and plantation owner[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . The Peerage. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 23d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    History of parliament id 1715-1754/member/cuninghame-alexander-1689-1742
    Child Joanna Cuninghame, William Cuninghame, 10th of Craigends, Christian Cuninghame +2
    Father William Cuninghame, 8th of Craigends
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