George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway

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George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway

Summary

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway is a human[1]. He was born on March 24, 1768[2]. He died on March 27, 1834[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was born on March 24, 1768[2].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway died on March 27, 1834[3].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's father was John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway[6].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's mother was Anne Stewart, Countess of Galloway[7].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was married to Jane Stewart, Countess of Galloway[8].
  • A child of George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was Randolph Stewart, 9th Earl of Galloway[9].
  • A child of George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was Jane Stewart[10].
  • A child of George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was Lady Louisa Stewart[11].
  • A child of George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was Keith Stewart[12].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's professions included politician[4].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[18].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's education included a stint at Westminster School[19].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway received the Order of the Thistle[20].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway is recorded as male[21].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's noble title is recorded as Earl of Galloway[23].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was affiliated with the Tories[24].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[26].
  • George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was part of the conflict Fourth Anglo-Dutch War[27].

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Origins and Family

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was born on March 24, 1768[2]. His father was John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway[6]. His mother was Anne Stewart, Countess of Galloway[7].

Education

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was educated at Westminster School[19].

Career and Affiliations

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1806[30]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[18].

Recognition

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway received the Order of the Thistle[20].

Personal Life

Among George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's spouses was Jane Stewart, Countess of Galloway[8]. Children include Randolph Stewart, 9th Earl of Galloway[9], a politician[34], 1800–1873[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; Jane Stewart[10], 1798–1844[37]; Lady Louisa Stewart[11], 1804–1889[38]; and Keith Stewart[12], a naval officer[39], 1814–1879[40]. He was affiliated with the Tories[24].

Death and Burial

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway died on March 27, 1834[3].

Why It Matters

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Who were George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's parents?

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's father was John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway[6]. George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's mother was Anne Stewart, Countess of Galloway[7].

Who was George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway married to?

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway's spouses include Jane Stewart, Countess of Galloway[8].

What did George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway do for work?

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway worked as politician[4].

Where did George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway go to school?

George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway was educated at Westminster School[19].

What awards did George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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