Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn

British judge (1813-1896)
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Summary

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn was born on May 18, 1813[1], in Selkirkshire[2]. He died on January 8, 1896[3], in Ayrshire[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], barrister[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: John Blackburn[10]
  • Mother: Rebecca Leslie Gillies[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[13], Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[14]
  • Educated at: Eton College[15], Edinburgh Academy[16], Trinity College[17]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn[20]
  • Family name: Blackburn[21]
  • Given name: Colin[22]
  • Work location: London[23]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[24], Men-at-the-Bar[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Name in native language: Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn[28]
  • Sibling: Peter Blackburn[29], Hugh Blackburn[30], Robert Blackburn[31]

Why It Matters

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn born?

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn's place of birth was Selkirkshire[2].

Where did Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn die?

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn died in Ayrshire[4].

Who were Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn's parents?

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn's father was John Blackburn[10]. Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn's mother was Rebecca Leslie Gillies[11].

What did Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn do for work?

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn worked as a judge[5], politician[6], barrister[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn go to school?

Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn was educated at Eton College[15], Edinburgh Academy[16], and Trinity College[17].

What awards did Colin Blackburn, Baron Blackburn receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en']
    Position held → member of the House of Lords, Lords of Appeal in Ordinary
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → judge, politician, barrister +1
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at → Eton College, Edinburgh Academy, Trinity College
    Award received → Knight Bachelor
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