Francis Brown Douglas

(1814-1885)
Person human Q23585201
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Summary

Francis Brown Douglas is a human[1]. Born in Largs[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1814[3]. He died on August 8, 1885[4]. He worked as an advocate[5] and plantation owner[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Largs[2].
  • Francis Brown Douglas was born on April 2, 1814[3].
  • Francis Brown Douglas died on August 8, 1885[4].
  • Among Francis Brown Douglas's spouses was Mary Turner Christie[7].
  • Among Francis Brown Douglas's spouses was Marianne Leslie-Melville[8].
  • A child of Francis Brown Douglas was Charlotte Melville Douglas[9].
  • A child of Francis Brown Douglas was Francis Archibald Douglas[10].
  • A child of Francis Brown Douglas was Lucy Jane Brown Douglas[11].
  • A child of Francis Brown Douglas was Charles Christie Brown Douglas[12].
  • A child of Francis Brown Douglas was Marianne Georgina Brown Douglas[13].
  • A child of Francis Brown Douglas was Edith Anna Brown Douglas[14].
  • Francis Brown Douglas held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Francis Brown Douglas worked as an advocate[5].
  • Francis Brown Douglas worked as a plantation owner[6].
  • Francis Brown Douglas held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[16].
  • Francis Brown Douglas's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Francis Brown Douglas was educated at Edinburgh Academy[18].
  • Francis Brown Douglas received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • Francis Brown Douglas was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • Francis Brown Douglas is recorded as male[21].
  • Francis Brown Douglas's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Francis Brown Douglas's family name is recorded as Douglas[23].
  • Francis Brown Douglas's given name is recorded as Francis[24].
  • Francis Brown Douglas's owner of is recorded as 21 Moray Place, Edinburgh[25].
  • Francis Brown Douglas's social classification is recorded as slave owner[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Largs[2], Francis Brown Douglas… he was born on April 2, 1814[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1583[29], headquartered in Edinburgh[30] and Edinburgh Academy[18], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1824[33], headquartered in Edinburgh[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include advocate[5] and plantation owner[6]. Francis Brown Douglas held the position of Lord Provost of Edinburgh[16].

Recognition

Francis Brown Douglas received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Turner Christie[7] and Marianne Leslie-Melville[8], 1827–1899[35]. Children include Charlotte Melville Douglas[9], Francis Archibald Douglas[10], Lucy Jane Brown Douglas[11], Charles Christie Brown Douglas[12], Marianne Georgina Brown Douglas[13], and Edith Anna Brown Douglas[14].

Death and Burial

Francis Brown Douglas died on August 8, 1885[4].

FAQs

Where was Francis Brown Douglas born?

Born in Largs[2].

Who was Francis Brown Douglas married to?

Francis Brown Douglas's spouses include Mary Turner Christie[7] and Marianne Leslie-Melville[8].

What did Francis Brown Douglas do for work?

Francis Brown Douglas worked as advocate[5] and plantation owner[6].

Where did Francis Brown Douglas go to school?

Francis Brown Douglas was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and Edinburgh Academy[18].

What awards did Francis Brown Douglas receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . thepeerage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Charlotte Melville Douglas, Francis Archibald Douglas, Lucy Jane Brown Douglas +6
    Instance of → human
    Wikitree person id → Douglas-7103
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