Andrew Leith Hay

Scottish soldier, Liberal politician and writer on architecture
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Andrew Leith Hay

Summary

Andrew Leith Hay is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on February 17, 1785[3]. He passed away in Leith Hall[4]. He died on October 13, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Aberdeen[2], Andrew Leith Hay…
  • Andrew Leith Hay passed away in Leith Hall[4].
  • Andrew Leith Hay was born on February 17, 1785[3].
  • Andrew Leith Hay died on October 13, 1862[5].
  • Andrew Leith Hay's father was Alexander Leith Hay[7].
  • Andrew Leith Hay's mother was Mary Forbes[8].
  • Andrew Leith Hay was married to Mary Margaret Clark[9].
  • A child of Andrew Leith Hay was James Leith-Hay[10].
  • Andrew Leith Hay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Andrew Leith Hay held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Andrew Leith Hay worked as a politician[6].
  • Andrew Leith Hay held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Andrew Leith Hay held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Andrew Leith Hay held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Andrew Leith Hay held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Andrew Leith Hay received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Andrew Leith Hay received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Andrew Leith Hay was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • Andrew Leith Hay was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • Andrew Leith Hay is recorded as male[21].
  • Andrew Leith Hay's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Andrew Leith Hay was affiliated with the Scottish Liberal Party[23].
  • Andrew Leith Hay's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Andrew Leith Hay's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Andrew Leith Hay's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[26].

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Origins and Family

Andrew Leith Hay's place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on February 17, 1785[3]. His father was Alexander Leith Hay[7]. His mother was Mary Forbes[8].

Career and Affiliations

Andrew Leith Hay worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1841[29]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1837[32]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1835[35]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1832[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Andrew Leith Hay was married to Mary Margaret Clark[9]. A child of him was James Leith-Hay[10]. He was affiliated with the Scottish Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

Andrew Leith Hay died on October 13, 1862[5]. He passed away in Leith Hall[4].

FAQs

Where was Andrew Leith Hay born?

Andrew Leith Hay's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did Andrew Leith Hay die?

Andrew Leith Hay died in Leith Hall[4].

Who were Andrew Leith Hay's parents?

Andrew Leith Hay's father was Alexander Leith Hay[7]. Andrew Leith Hay's mother was Mary Forbes[8].

Who was Andrew Leith Hay married to?

Andrew Leith Hay's spouses include Mary Margaret Clark[9].

What did Andrew Leith Hay do for work?

Andrew Leith Hay worked as politician[6].

What awards did Andrew Leith Hay receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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