Francis Grant

Scottish judge (c. 1658 – 1726)
Person human Q5481128
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Francis Grant

Summary

Francis Grant is a human[1]. He was born in Moray[2]. He was born on +1660-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1726-03-23T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a judge[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Moray[2], Francis Grant…
  • Francis Grant was born on +1660-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis Grant was born on +1658-00-00T00:00:00Z[6].
  • Francis Grant died on +1726-03-23T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[7].
  • Francis Grant's father was Archibald Grant of Ballentomb[8].
  • Francis Grant's mother was Christian Nairne[9].
  • Francis Grant was married to Jean Meldrum[10].
  • Among Francis Grant's spouses was Sarah Fordyce[11].
  • Francis Grant was married to Agnes Hay[12].
  • A child of Francis Grant was Sir Archibald Grant, 2nd Baronet[13].
  • A child of Francis Grant was William Grant[14].
  • A child of Francis Grant was Jean Grant[15].
  • A child of Francis Grant was George Grant[16].
  • A child of Francis Grant was Marie Grant[17].
  • A child of Francis Grant was Frances Grant[18].
  • Francis Grant worked as a judge[5].
  • Francis Grant was educated at University of Aberdeen[19].
  • Francis Grant was educated at Leiden University[20].
  • Francis Grant was educated at University of Aberdeen School of Law[21].
  • Francis Grant's image is recorded as John Smibert (1688-1751) - Sir Francis Grant (1658–1726), Lord Cullen, Judge - PG 1521 - National Galleries of Scotland.jpg[22].
  • Francis Grant is recorded as male[23].
  • Francis Grant's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Francis Grant's noble title is recorded as Grant baronet of Monymusk[25].
  • Francis Grant's ISNI is recorded as 0000000028823544[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Grant was born in Moray[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1660-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and +1658-00-00T00:00:00Z[6]. His father was Archibald Grant of Ballentomb[8]. His mother was Christian Nairne[9].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[19], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1495[29], headquartered in Aberdeen[30]; Leiden University[20], a university[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1575[33], headquartered in Leiden[34]; and University of Aberdeen School of Law[21], a law school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1495[37].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Grant's professions included judge[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Meldrum[10], b. 1680[38]; Sarah Fordyce[11], 1690–1717[39]; and Agnes Hay[12]. Children include Sir Archibald Grant, 2nd Baronet[13], a politician[40], 1696–1778[41], of Kingdom of Scotland[42]; William Grant[14], a judge[43], 1701–1764[44]; Jean Grant[15], b. 1695[45]; George Grant[16]; Marie Grant[17]; and Frances Grant[18].

Death and Burial

Francis Grant died on +1726-03-23T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard[7].

FAQs

Where was Francis Grant born?

Francis Grant's place of birth was Moray[2].

Who were Francis Grant's parents?

Francis Grant's father was Archibald Grant of Ballentomb[8]. Francis Grant's mother was Christian Nairne[9].

Who was Francis Grant married to?

Francis Grant's spouses include Jean Meldrum[10], Sarah Fordyce[11], and Agnes Hay[12].

What did Francis Grant do for work?

Francis Grant worked as judge[5].

Where did Francis Grant go to school?

Francis Grant was educated at University of Aberdeen[19], Leiden University[20], and University of Aberdeen School of Law[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [6] . WikiTree. wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Open Library. Retrieved . books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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