David Urquhart

British politician (1805-1877)
Person human Q334374
David Urquhart
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David Urquhart

Summary

David Urquhart is a human[1]. Born in Highland[2], he… he was born on July 1, 1805[3]. He died in Naples[4]. He died on May 16, 1877[5]. He worked as an author[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Urquhart's place of birth was Highland[2].
  • David Urquhart passed away in Naples[4].
  • David Urquhart was born on July 1, 1805[3].
  • David Urquhart died on May 16, 1877[5].
  • David Urquhart is buried at Cemetery of Clarens[10].
  • David Urquhart's father was David Urquhart of Braelangwell[11].
  • David Urquhart's mother was Margaret Hunter[12].
  • David Urquhart was married to Harriet Angelina Fortescue[13].
  • A child of David Urquhart was Margaret Ann Urquhart[14].
  • A child of David Urquhart was David Urquhart of Braelangwell[15].
  • A child of David Urquhart was Francis Fortescue Urquhart[16].
  • David Urquhart held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • David Urquhart's professions included author[6].
  • David Urquhart's professions included diplomat[7].
  • David Urquhart worked as a politician[8].
  • David Urquhart's field of work was diplomacy[18].
  • David Urquhart's field of work was politics[19].
  • David Urquhart held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • David Urquhart's education included a stint at St John's College[21].
  • David Urquhart is recorded as male[22].
  • David Urquhart's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • David Urquhart's Commons category is recorded as David Urquhart[24].
  • David Urquhart's family name is recorded as Urquhart[25].
  • David Urquhart's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Urquhart's work location is recorded as London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Urquhart was born in Highland[2]. He was born on July 1, 1805[3]. His father was he of Braelangwell[11]. His mother was Margaret Hunter[12].

Education

David Urquhart was educated at St John's College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. Fields of work include diplomacy[18], an academic discipline[28] and politics[19], an academic discipline[29]. David Urquhart held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].

Personal Life

Among David Urquhart's spouses was Harriet Angelina Fortescue[13]. Children include Margaret Ann Urquhart[14], 1860–1939[30]; he of Braelangwell[15], 1855–1928[31]; and Francis Fortescue Urquhart[16], a historian[32], 1868–1934[33].

Death and Burial

David Urquhart died on May 16, 1877[5]. He passed away in Naples[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Clarens[10].

Why It Matters

David Urquhart ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was David Urquhart born?

Born in Highland[2], David Urquhart…

Where did David Urquhart die?

David Urquhart passed away in Naples[4].

Who were David Urquhart's parents?

David Urquhart's father was David Urquhart of Braelangwell[11]. David Urquhart's mother was Margaret Hunter[12].

Who was David Urquhart married to?

David Urquhart's spouses include Harriet Angelina Fortescue[13].

What did David Urquhart do for work?

David Urquhart worked as author[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8].

Where did David Urquhart go to school?

David Urquhart was educated at St John's College[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Tholzheim · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Factgrid item id Q1783438
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation author, diplomat, politician
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at St John's College
    Child Margaret Ann Urquhart, David Urquhart of Braelangwell, Francis Fortescue Urquhart
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Educated at
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