Alexander Maxwell

Scottish politician
Person human Q4719572
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Alexander Maxwell

Summary

Alexander Maxwell is a human[1]. He was born on 1650[2]. He died on May 23, 1730[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Maxwell was born on 1650[2].
  • Alexander Maxwell died on May 23, 1730[3].
  • Alexander Maxwell's father was Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, 1st Bt.[5].
  • Alexander Maxwell's mother was Elizabeth Hay[6].
  • Alexander Maxwell was married to Lady Jean Montgomerie[7].
  • A child of Alexander Maxwell was Susan Maxwell[8].
  • A child of Alexander Maxwell was Margaret Maxwell[9].
  • A child of Alexander Maxwell was Elizabeth Maxwell[10].
  • A child of Alexander Maxwell was Catharine Maxwell[11].
  • A child of Alexander Maxwell was Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, 3rd Bt.[12].
  • A child of Alexander Maxwell was Alexander Maxwell[13].
  • Alexander Maxwell's professions included politician[4].
  • Alexander Maxwell held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Alexander Maxwell was educated at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Alexander Maxwell is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander Maxwell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander Maxwell's noble title is recorded as baronet[18].
  • Alexander Maxwell's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[19].
  • Alexander Maxwell's family name is recorded as Maxwell[20].
  • Alexander Maxwell's given name is recorded as Alexander[21].
  • Alexander Maxwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Maxwell was born on 1650[2]. His father was Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, 1st Bt.[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Hay[6].

Education

Alexander Maxwell was educated at University of Glasgow[15].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Maxwell worked as a politician[4]. He held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[14].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Maxwell's spouses was Lady Jean Montgomerie[7]. Children include Susan Maxwell[8]; Margaret Maxwell[9]; Elizabeth Maxwell[10]; Catharine Maxwell[11]; Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, 3rd Bt.[12], 1712–1771[23]; and he[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Maxwell died on May 23, 1730[3].

FAQs

Who were Alexander Maxwell's parents?

Alexander Maxwell's father was Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, 1st Bt.[5]. Alexander Maxwell's mother was Elizabeth Hay[6].

Who was Alexander Maxwell married to?

Alexander Maxwell's spouses include Lady Jean Montgomerie[7].

What did Alexander Maxwell do for work?

Alexander Maxwell worked as politician[4].

Where did Alexander Maxwell go to school?

Alexander Maxwell was educated at University of Glasgow[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 7w ago · Gamaliel · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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