David Milne

British Royal Navy admiral (1763-1845)
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David Milne

Summary

David Milne is a human[1]. He was born in Musselburgh[2]. He was born on +1763-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Scotland[4]. He died on +1845-05-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Milne's place of birth was Musselburgh[2].
  • David Milne died in Scotland[4].
  • David Milne was born on +1763-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David Milne was born on +1763-05-00T00:00:00Z[9].
  • David Milne died on +1845-05-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • David Milne's father was David Milne[10].
  • David Milne's mother was Susan Vernor[11].
  • Among David Milne's spouses was Grace Purves[12].
  • David Milne was married to Agnes Stephen[13].
  • A child of David Milne was David Milne-Home[14].
  • A child of David Milne was Sir Alexander Milne, 1st Baronet[15].
  • David Milne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • David Milne held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • David Milne's professions included politician[6].
  • David Milne worked as a naval officer[7].
  • David Milne held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • David Milne held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • David Milne received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • David Milne received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[21].
  • David Milne's image is recorded as Vice Admiral Sir David Milne.jpg[22].
  • David Milne is recorded as male[23].
  • David Milne's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Milne's ISNI is recorded as 0000000397185242[25].
  • David Milne's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 292263418[26].
  • David Milne's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

David Milne's place of birth was Musselburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1763-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1763-05-00T00:00:00Z[9]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Susan Vernor[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1820[30] and member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1818[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36] and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[21], a grade of an order[37], in Netherlands[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Grace Purves[12], 1784–1814[39] and Agnes Stephen[13]. Children include David Milne-Home[14], a meteorologist[40], 1805–1890[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[42] and Sir Alexander Milne, 1st Baronet[15], a naval officer[43], 1806–1896[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[46].

Death and Burial

David Milne died on +1845-05-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Scotland[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Milne include Milne Land[47], an island[48], in Greenland[49].

Why It Matters

David Milne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Milne Land[47], an island[48], in Greenland[49].

FAQs

Where was David Milne born?

David Milne's place of birth was Musselburgh[2].

Where did David Milne die?

David Milne died in Scotland[4].

Who were David Milne's parents?

David Milne's father was David Milne[10]. David Milne's mother was Susan Vernor[11].

Who was David Milne married to?

David Milne's spouses include Grace Purves[12] and Agnes Stephen[13].

What did David Milne do for work?

David Milne worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did David Milne receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20] and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[21].

References

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  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Milne, David (NBD). wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Milne, David (NBD). wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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