Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn

British judge and politician (1733-1805)
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Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn

Summary

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn is a human[1]. His place of birth was East Lothian[2]. He was born on February 13, 1733[3]. He passed away in Baylis[4]. He died on January 2, 1805[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was born in East Lothian[2].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn passed away in Baylis[4].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was born on February 13, 1733[3].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn died on January 2, 1805[5].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[9].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's father was Peter Wedderburn, Lord Chesterhall[10].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's mother was Janet Ogilvy[11].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was married to Betty Anne Dawson[12].
  • Among Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's spouses was Charlotte Courtenay[13].
  • A child of Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was unknown Wedderburn[14].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's professions included judge[6].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's professions included politician[7].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held the position of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[16].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[17].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held the position of Lord Chancellor[19].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was educated at Royal High School[23].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was a member of Inner Temple[26].
  • Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's place of birth was East Lothian[2]. He was born on February 13, 1733[3]. His father was Peter Wedderburn, Lord Chesterhall[10]. His mother was Janet Ogilvy[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[22], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[23], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Chief Justice of the Common Pleas[16], a title of authority[35]; Attorney General for England and Wales[17], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1277[38]; member of the House of Lords[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41]; Lord Chancellor[19], a title[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1066[44]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20]; and member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21].

Recognition

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Betty Anne Dawson[12] and Charlotte Courtenay[13], 1751–1826[45], of United Kingdom[46]. A child of Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was unknown Wedderburn[14].

Death and Burial

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn died on January 2, 1805[5]. He passed away in Baylis[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn born?

Born in East Lothian[2], Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn…

Where did Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn die?

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn passed away in Baylis[4].

Who were Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's parents?

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's father was Peter Wedderburn, Lord Chesterhall[10]. Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's mother was Janet Ogilvy[11].

Who was Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn married to?

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn's spouses include Betty Anne Dawson[12] and Charlotte Courtenay[13].

What did Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn do for work?

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn go to school?

Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn was educated at University of Edinburgh[22] and Royal High School[23].

What awards did Alexander Wedderburn, 1st Earl of Rosslyn receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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