Hugh Cairns

(1911-1996)
Person human Q75272635
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Hugh Cairns

Summary

Hugh Cairns is a human[1]. He was born on +1911-01-27T00:00:00Z[2]. He died in Melrose[3]. He died on +1996-03-04T00:00:00Z[4].

Key Facts

  • Hugh Cairns passed away in Melrose[3].
  • Hugh Cairns was born on +1911-01-27T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Hugh Cairns died on +1996-03-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Hugh Cairns's father was Douglas Halyburton Cairns[5].
  • Hugh Cairns's mother was Lady Constance Montagu Douglas Scott[6].
  • Hugh Cairns was married to Diana Katherine Soames[7].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns was Peter Cairns[8].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns was Francis Cairns[9].
  • A child of Hugh Cairns was Celia Cairns[10].
  • Hugh Cairns received the Military Cross[11].
  • Hugh Cairns is recorded as male[12].
  • Hugh Cairns's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Hugh Cairns's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[14].
  • Hugh Cairns's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[15].
  • Hugh Cairns's family name is recorded as Cairns[16].
  • Hugh Cairns's given name is recorded as Hugh[17].
  • Hugh Cairns's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • Hugh Cairns's significant event is recorded as wounded in action[19].
  • Hugh Cairns's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00355561[20].
  • Hugh Cairns's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000017690044109[21].
  • Hugh Cairns's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Cairns-1484[22].
  • Hugh Cairns's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p2862.htm#i28611[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Cairns was born on +1911-01-27T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Douglas Halyburton Cairns[5]. His mother was Lady Constance Montagu Douglas Scott[6].

Recognition

Hugh Cairns received the Military Cross[11].

Personal Life

Hugh Cairns was married to Diana Katherine Soames[7]. Children include Peter Cairns[8], b. 1940[24], of United Kingdom[25]; Francis Cairns[9], 1942–2025[26]; and Celia Cairns[10], 1944–2021[27].

Death and Burial

Hugh Cairns died on +1996-03-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Melrose[3].

FAQs

Where did Hugh Cairns die?

Hugh Cairns died in Melrose[3].

Who were Hugh Cairns's parents?

Hugh Cairns's father was Douglas Halyburton Cairns[5]. Hugh Cairns's mother was Lady Constance Montagu Douglas Scott[6].

Who was Hugh Cairns married to?

Hugh Cairns's spouses include Diana Katherine Soames[7].

What awards did Hugh Cairns receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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