Archibald Ross Colquhoun

Rhodesian politician (1848–1914)
Person human Q1960581
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Archibald Ross Colquhoun

Summary

Archibald Ross Colquhoun is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cape Town[2]. He was born on January 1, 1848[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 18, 1914[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], engineer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's place of birth was Cape Town[2].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun passed away in London[4].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun was born on January 1, 1848[3].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun died on December 18, 1914[5].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun died on January 1, 1914[11].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun worked as a politician[6].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's professions included journalist[7].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun worked as an engineer[8].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's professions included writer[9].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun received the Founder’s Medal[13].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun is recorded as male[14].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's Commons category is recorded as Archibald Ross Colquhoun[16].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's family name is recorded as Colquhoun[17].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's given name is recorded as Archibald[18].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's given name is recorded as Ross[19].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[21].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's different from is recorded as Archibald Colquhoun[23].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's writing language is recorded as English[24].
  • Archibald Ross Colquhoun's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Archibald Ross Colquhoun's place of birth was Cape Town[2]. He was born on January 1, 1848[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], engineer[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Archibald Ross Colquhoun received the Founder’s Medal[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 18, 1914[5] and January 1, 1914[11]. Archibald Ross Colquhoun passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Archibald Ross Colquhoun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Archibald Ross Colquhoun born?

Born in Cape Town[2], Archibald Ross Colquhoun…

Where did Archibald Ross Colquhoun die?

Archibald Ross Colquhoun passed away in London[4].

What did Archibald Ross Colquhoun do for work?

Archibald Ross Colquhoun worked as politician[6], journalist[7], engineer[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Archibald Ross Colquhoun receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, journalist, engineer +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32074|batch #32074]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (21)"
  2. 29d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Founder’s Medal
    Given name Archibald, Ross
    Family name Colquhoun
    Sex or gender male
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30465|batch #30465]]: add P1810 to P5739 1/3"
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