James Baker

British soldier and British Columbia political figure (1830-1906)
Person human Q5250220
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James Baker

Summary

James Baker is a human[1]. Born in Tavistock Square[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1830[3]. He passed away in Parkstone[4]. He died on July 31, 1906[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and land developer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tavistock Square[2], James Baker…
  • James Baker passed away in Parkstone[4].
  • James Baker was born on January 6, 1830[3].
  • James Baker died on July 31, 1906[5].
  • James Baker's father was Samuel Baker[10].
  • James Baker's mother was Mary Dobson[11].
  • James Baker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Baker's professions included politician[6].
  • James Baker's professions included military officer[7].
  • James Baker's professions included land developer[8].
  • James Baker was educated at University of Cambridge[13].
  • James Baker is recorded as male[14].
  • James Baker's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Baker's military branch is recorded as British Army[16].
  • James Baker earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[17].
  • James Baker earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[18].
  • James Baker's family name is recorded as Baker[19].
  • James Baker's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Baker's described at URL is recorded as http://www.crowsnest.bc.ca/baker.html[21].
  • James Baker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • James Baker's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Baker'}[23].
  • James Baker's sibling is recorded as Valentine Baker[24].
  • James Baker's sibling is recorded as Samuel Baker[25].
  • James Baker's candidacy in election is recorded as 1904 Canadian federal election[26].
  • James Baker's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Baker was born in Tavistock Square[2]. He was born on January 6, 1830[3]. His father was Samuel Baker[10]. His mother was Mary Dobson[11].

Education

James Baker was educated at University of Cambridge[13]. Academic degrees include Master of Arts[17] and Bachelor of Arts[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and land developer[8].

Death and Burial

James Baker died on July 31, 1906[5]. He passed away in Parkstone[4].

Why It Matters

James Baker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was James Baker born?

James Baker's place of birth was Tavistock Square[2].

Where did James Baker die?

James Baker passed away in Parkstone[4].

Who were James Baker's parents?

James Baker's father was Samuel Baker[10]. James Baker's mother was Mary Dobson[11].

What did James Baker do for work?

James Baker worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and land developer[8].

Where did James Baker go to school?

James Baker was educated at University of Cambridge[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ancestry.com. ancestry.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . cranbrooktownsman.com. Retrieved . cranbrooktownsman.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . ancestry.com. ancestry.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch British Army
    Father Samuel Baker
    Educated at University of Cambridge
    Occupation politician, military officer, land developer
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