Fergus of Galloway

Lord of Galloway
Person human Q711649
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Summary

Fergus of Galloway is a human[1]. Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2], he… he was born on 1050[3]. He passed away in Holyrood Abbey[4]. He died on January 1, 1161[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (872 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2].
  • Fergus of Galloway died in Holyrood Abbey[4].
  • Fergus of Galloway was born on 1050[3].
  • Fergus of Galloway died on January 1, 1161[5].
  • Among Fergus of Galloway's spouses was Joan (?)[7].
  • Among Fergus of Galloway's spouses was Elizabeth (?)[8].
  • A child of Fergus of Galloway was Uhtred of Galloway[9].
  • A child of Fergus of Galloway was Gille Brigte of Galloway[10].
  • A child of Fergus of Galloway was Afraig inghen Fergusa a Gallobha[11].
  • Fergus of Galloway held citizenship in Galloway[12].
  • Fergus of Galloway held the position of king[13].
  • Fergus of Galloway's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].
  • Fergus of Galloway is recorded as male[15].
  • Fergus of Galloway's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Fergus of Galloway's noble title is recorded as lord[17].
  • Fergus of Galloway's Commons category is recorded as Fergus of Galloway[18].
  • Fergus of Galloway's given name is recorded as Fergus[19].
  • Fergus of Galloway's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Fergus of Galloway's place of birth was Dumfries and Galloway[2]. He was born on 1050[3].

Career and Affiliations

Fergus of Galloway held the position of king[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joan (?)[7] and Elizabeth (?)[8]. Children include Uhtred of Galloway[9], 1120–1174[21]; Gille Brigte of Galloway[10], 1126–1185[22]; and Afraig inghen Fergusa a Gallobha[11]. Fergus of Galloway's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].

Death and Burial

Fergus of Galloway died on January 1, 1161[5]. He passed away in Holyrood Abbey[4].

Why It Matters

Fergus of Galloway ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (872 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Fergus of Galloway born?

Born in Dumfries and Galloway[2].

Where did Fergus of Galloway die?

Fergus of Galloway passed away in Holyrood Abbey[4].

Who was Fergus of Galloway married to?

Fergus of Galloway's spouses include Joan (?)[7] and Elizabeth (?)[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → lord
    Instance of → —
    Country of citizenship → Galloway
    Place of death → Holyrood Abbey
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