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James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline

British politician (1776-1858)
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James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline

Summary

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline is a human[1]. He was born in Tullibody[2]. He was born on November 7, 1776[3]. He died in Midlothian[4]. He died on April 17, 1858[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tullibody[2], James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline…
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline died in Midlothian[4].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was born on November 7, 1776[3].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline died on April 17, 1858[5].
  • Burial took place at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[9].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's father was Ralph Abercromby[10].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's mother was Mary Abercromby, 1st Baroness Abercromby[11].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was married to Mary Anne Leigh[12].
  • A child of James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline[13].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's professions included politician[6].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline worked as a barrister[7].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held the position of Speaker of the House of Commons[16].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held the position of Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces[17].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held the position of Master of the Mint[18].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was educated at Royal High School[22].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was a member of Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline is recorded as male[26].
  • James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was born in Tullibody[2]. He was born on November 7, 1776[3]. His father was Ralph Abercromby[10]. His mother was Mary Abercromby, 1st Baroness Abercromby[11].

Education

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's education included a stint at Royal High School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Speaker of the House of Commons[16], an elective office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1377[30]; Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Master of the Mint[18], a position[33]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1837[36]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1835[39]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1832[42].

Recognition

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].

Personal Life

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was married to Mary Anne Leigh[12]. A child of him was Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline[13]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[43].

Death and Burial

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline died on April 17, 1858[5]. He passed away in Midlothian[4]. Burial took place at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[9].

Why It Matters

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline born?

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was born in Tullibody[2].

Where did James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline die?

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline passed away in Midlothian[4].

Who were James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's parents?

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's father was Ralph Abercromby[10]. James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's mother was Mary Abercromby, 1st Baroness Abercromby[11].

Who was James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline married to?

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline's spouses include Mary Anne Leigh[12].

What did James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline do for work?

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline go to school?

James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline was educated at Royal High School[22].

What awards did James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].

Related Entities

Kingdom of Great Britain London United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [19] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, barrister
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  2. 6w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Baron Dunfermline
    Place of birth → Tullibody
    Educated at → Royal High School
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