Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond

Scottish earl (1609-1655)
Person human Q633128
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Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond

Summary

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1609[2]. He passed away in Edinburgh[3]. He died on January 1, 1655[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond died in Edinburgh[3].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond was born on January 1, 1609[2].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond died on January 1, 1655[4].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's father was William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas[7].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's mother was Margaret Hamilton[8].
  • Among Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's spouses was Jean Wemyss[9].
  • Among Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's spouses was Lady Anne Stuart[10].
  • A child of Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond was James Douglas, 2nd Marquess of Douglas[11].
  • A child of Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond was Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Forfar[12].
  • A child of Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond was Lady Margaret Douglas[13].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond worked as a politician[5].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[14].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond is recorded as male[15].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's family name is recorded as Douglas[18].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's given name is recorded as Archibald[19].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's sibling is recorded as Lord James Douglas[21].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's sibling is recorded as George Douglas, 1st Earl of Dumbarton[22].
  • Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's sibling is recorded as William Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Hamilton[23].

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Origins and Family

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond was born on January 1, 1609[2]. His father was William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas[7]. His mother was Margaret Hamilton[8].

Career and Affiliations

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's professions included politician[5]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Wemyss[9], 1629–1715[24] and Lady Anne Stuart[10], 1614–1646[25]. Children include James Douglas, 2nd Marquess of Douglas[11], a politician[26], 1646–1700[27]; Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Forfar[12], a politician[28], 1653–1712[29]; and Lady Margaret Douglas[13], 1651–1699[30].

Death and Burial

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond died on January 1, 1655[4]. He passed away in Edinburgh[3].

Why It Matters

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where did Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond die?

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond died in Edinburgh[3].

Who were Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's parents?

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's father was William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas[7]. Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's mother was Margaret Hamilton[8].

Who was Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond married to?

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond's spouses include Jean Wemyss[9] and Lady Anne Stuart[10].

What did Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond do for work?

Archibald Douglas, 1st Earl of Ormond worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch British Army
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id 133115488
    Given name Archibald
    Father William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas
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