Frederick Adam

British Army general (1781 or 1784-1781)
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Frederick Adam

Summary

Frederick Adam is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on June 17, 1784[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 17, 1853[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and botanical collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Adam's place of birth was Scotland[2].
  • Frederick Adam died in London[4].
  • Frederick Adam was born on June 17, 1784[3].
  • Frederick Adam was born on January 1, 1781[9].
  • Frederick Adam died on August 17, 1853[5].
  • Frederick Adam died on January 1, 1853[10].
  • Frederick Adam's father was William Adam[11].
  • Frederick Adam's mother was Eleanor Elphinstone[12].
  • Frederick Adam was married to Amelia Thompson[13].
  • Frederick Adam was married to Diamantina Palatiano[14].
  • Among Frederick Adam's spouses was Ann Lindsay Maberly[15].
  • A child of Frederick Adam was Amelia Adam[16].
  • A child of Frederick Adam was Charles Frederick Fox Adam[17].
  • Frederick Adam held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Frederick Adam worked as a military officer[6].
  • Frederick Adam's professions included botanical collector[7].
  • Frederick Adam held the position of Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[19].
  • Frederick Adam received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • Frederick Adam received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Frederick Adam received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22].
  • Frederick Adam received the Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[23].
  • Frederick Adam received the Waterloo Medal[24].
  • Frederick Adam is recorded as male[25].
  • Frederick Adam's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Frederick Adam's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Scotland[2], Frederick Adam… Recorded date of birth include June 17, 1784[3] and January 1, 1781[9]. His father was William Adam[11]. His mother was Eleanor Elphinstone[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and botanical collector[7]. Frederick Adam held the position of Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[23]; and Waterloo Medal[24], an award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amelia Thompson[13]; Diamantina Palatiano[14]; and Ann Lindsay Maberly[15], 1818–1904[38]. Children include Amelia Adam[16] and Charles Frederick Fox Adam[17], 1852–1913[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 17, 1853[5] and January 1, 1853[10]. Frederick Adam passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Frederick Adam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Adam born?

Frederick Adam was born in Scotland[2].

Where did Frederick Adam die?

Frederick Adam passed away in London[4].

Who were Frederick Adam's parents?

Frederick Adam's father was William Adam[11]. Frederick Adam's mother was Eleanor Elphinstone[12].

Who was Frederick Adam married to?

Frederick Adam's spouses include Amelia Thompson[13], Diamantina Palatiano[14], and Ann Lindsay Maberly[15].

What did Frederick Adam do for work?

Frederick Adam worked as military officer[6] and botanical collector[7].

What awards did Frederick Adam receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], and Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . A List of the Collectors Whose Plants Are in the Herbarium of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to 31st December, 1899. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. 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. [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
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Scotland
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Child → Amelia Adam, Charles Frederick Fox Adam
    Position held → Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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