Duncan McLaren

Scottish politician; (1800-1886)
Person human Q5314516
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Duncan McLaren

Summary

Duncan McLaren is a human[1]. He was born on January 12, 1800[2]. He died on April 26, 1886[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Duncan McLaren was born on January 12, 1800[2].
  • Duncan McLaren died on April 26, 1886[3].
  • Burial took place at St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh[7].
  • Duncan McLaren's father was John McLaren[8].
  • Duncan McLaren's mother was Catherine McLellan[9].
  • Among Duncan McLaren's spouses was Priscilla Bright McLaren[10].
  • Among Duncan McLaren's spouses was Grant Aitken[11].
  • Among Duncan McLaren's spouses was Christina Gordon Renton[12].
  • A child of Duncan McLaren was Charles McLaren, 1st Baron Aberconway[13].
  • A child of Duncan McLaren was Helen Rabagliati[14].
  • A child of Duncan McLaren was Walter McLaren[15].
  • A child of Duncan McLaren was John McLaren[16].
  • A child of Duncan McLaren was Agnes McLaren[17].
  • A child of Duncan McLaren was Grant McLaren[18].
  • Duncan McLaren held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Duncan McLaren worked as a politician[4].
  • Duncan McLaren worked as a businessperson[5].
  • Duncan McLaren held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Duncan McLaren held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Duncan McLaren held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Duncan McLaren held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Duncan McLaren held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[24].
  • Duncan McLaren is recorded as male[25].
  • Duncan McLaren's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Duncan McLaren's Commons category is recorded as Duncan McLaren[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Duncan McLaren was born on January 12, 1800[2]. His father was John McLaren[8]. His mother was Catherine McLellan[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Positions held include member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1880[30]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1874[33]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1868[36]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1865[39]; and Lord Provost of Edinburgh[24], a public office[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Priscilla Bright McLaren[10], an abolitionist[42], 1815–1906[43], of United Kingdom[44]; Grant Aitken[11], 1805–1833[45]; and Christina Gordon Renton[12], 1813–1841[46]. Children include Charles McLaren, 1st Baron Aberconway[13], a politician[47], 1850–1934[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Helen Rabagliati[14], a women's rights activist[50], 1851–1934[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[53]; Walter McLaren[15], a politician[54], 1853–1912[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56]; John McLaren[16], a judge[57], 1831–1910[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59]; Agnes McLaren[17], a physician[60], 1837–1913[61], of United Kingdom[62]; and Grant McLaren[18].

Death and Burial

Duncan McLaren died on April 26, 1886[3]. He is buried at St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh[7].

Why It Matters

Duncan McLaren ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Duncan McLaren's parents?

Duncan McLaren's father was John McLaren[8]. Duncan McLaren's mother was Catherine McLellan[9].

Who was Duncan McLaren married to?

Duncan McLaren's spouses include Priscilla Bright McLaren[10], Grant Aitken[11], and Christina Gordon Renton[12].

What did Duncan McLaren do for work?

Duncan McLaren worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

References

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  1. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  35. [62] . 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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    Position held member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom +2
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    Candidacy in election 1880 United Kingdom general election, 1868 United Kingdom general election, 1865 United Kingdom general election +1
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