Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk

British politician (1830–1908)
Person human Q4724136
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Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk

Summary

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk is a human[1]. He was born on December 27, 1830[2]. He died on November 24, 1908[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and journalist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was born on December 27, 1830[2].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk died on November 24, 1908[3].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk is buried at East Finchley Cemetery[7].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's father was Peter Borthwick[8].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's mother was Margaret Colville[9].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was married to Alice Beatrice Lister[10].
  • A child of Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was Lilias Bathurst[11].
  • A child of Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was Oliver Andrew Borthwick[12].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's professions included politician[4].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's professions included journalist[5].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk held the position of member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's education included a stint at King's College School[19].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk is recorded as male[20].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's noble title is recorded as Baron Glenesk[22].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's Commons category is recorded as Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk[23].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[24].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's family name is recorded as Borthwick[25].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's given name is recorded as Algernon[26].
  • Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was born on December 27, 1830[2]. His father was Peter Borthwick[8]. His mother was Margaret Colville[9].

Education

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was educated at King's College School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and journalist[5]. Positions held include member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1892[30]; member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1886[33]; member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1885[36]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1895[39]; and member of the House of Lords[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42].

Personal Life

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was married to Alice Beatrice Lister[10]. Children include Lilias Bathurst[11], a newspaper proprietor[43], 1871–1965[44] and Oliver Andrew Borthwick[12], 1873–1905[45].

Death and Burial

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk died on November 24, 1908[3]. Burial took place at East Finchley Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Who were Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's parents?

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's father was Peter Borthwick[8]. Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's mother was Margaret Colville[9].

Who was Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk married to?

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk's spouses include Alice Beatrice Lister[10].

What did Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk do for work?

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk worked as politician[4] and journalist[5].

Where did Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk go to school?

Algernon Borthwick, 1st Baron Glenesk was educated at King's College School[19].

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  1. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The London Gazette 26680. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. library.leeds.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  16. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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