George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie

British Army general (1770-1838)
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George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie

Summary

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie is a human[1]. He was born in Midlothian[2]. He was born on October 23, 1770[3]. He died in Midlothian[4]. He died on March 21, 1838[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and archer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Midlothian[2], George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie…
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie passed away in Midlothian[4].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was born on October 23, 1770[3].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie died on March 21, 1838[5].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's father was George Ramsay, 8th Earl of Dalhousie[10].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's mother was Elizabeth Glen[11].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was married to Christian Ramsay[12].
  • A child of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was George Ramsay, Lord Ramsay[13].
  • A child of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was Charles Ramsay[14].
  • A child of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie[15].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie worked as a politician[6].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's professions included diplomat[7].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's professions included archer[8].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[17].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of Governor General of Canada[18].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was educated at Royal High School[21].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie is recorded as male[23].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's noble title is recorded as Earl of Dalhousie[25].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's Commons category is recorded as George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Midlothian[2], George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie… he was born on October 23, 1770[3]. His father was George Ramsay, 8th Earl of Dalhousie[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Glen[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[20], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[21], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and archer[8]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[17], a position[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1867[37]; Governor General of Canada[18], a position[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1867[40]; and member of the House of Lords[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1801[43].

Recognition

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].

Personal Life

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was married to Christian Ramsay[12]. Children include George Ramsay, Lord Ramsay[13]; Charles Ramsay[14], 1807–1817[44]; and James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie[15], a politician[45], 1812–1860[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Order of the Thistle[48].

Death and Burial

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie died on March 21, 1838[5]. He passed away in Midlothian[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie include Dalhousie University[49], a public research university[50], in Canada[51], founded in 1818[52], headquartered in Halifax[53] and Dalhousiea[54], a taxon[55].

Why It Matters

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Dalhousie University[49], a public research university[50], in Canada[51], founded in 1818[52], headquartered in Halifax[53] and Dalhousiea[54], a taxon[55].

FAQs

Where was George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie born?

Born in Midlothian[2], George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie…

Where did George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie die?

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie died in Midlothian[4].

Who were George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's parents?

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's father was George Ramsay, 8th Earl of Dalhousie[10]. George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's mother was Elizabeth Glen[11].

Who was George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie married to?

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie's spouses include Christian Ramsay[12].

What did George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie do for work?

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and archer[8].

Where did George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie go to school?

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie was educated at University of Edinburgh[20] and Royal High School[21].

What awards did George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[22].

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