James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig

(1681-1736)
Person human Q75334369
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James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig

Summary

James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1681[2]. He died on February 3, 1736[3].

Key Facts

  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was born on January 1, 1681[2].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig died on February 3, 1736[3].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's father was James Balfour[4].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's mother was Helen Smith[5].
  • Among James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's spouses was Louisa Hamilton[6].
  • A child of James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was James Balfour[7].
  • A child of James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was Robert Balfour[8].
  • A child of James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was Helen Balfour[9].
  • A child of James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was John Balfour[10].
  • A child of James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was George Balfour[11].
  • A child of James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was Alexander Balfour[12].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig is recorded as male[13].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's family name is recorded as Balfour[15].
  • James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's given name is recorded as James[16].

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Origins and Family

James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was born on January 1, 1681[2]. His father was James Balfour[4]. His mother was Helen Smith[5].

Personal Life

James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig was married to Louisa Hamilton[6]. Children include James Balfour[7], a philosopher[17], 1705–1795[18], of Kingdom of Great Britain[19]; Robert Balfour[8], 1706–1764[20]; Helen Balfour[9], 1709–1793[21]; John Balfour[10], 1711–1711[22]; George Balfour[11], 1711–1751[23]; and Alexander Balfour[12].

Death and Burial

James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig died on February 3, 1736[3].

FAQs

Who were James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's parents?

James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's father was James Balfour[4]. James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's mother was Helen Smith[5].

Who was James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig married to?

James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig's spouses include Louisa Hamilton[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. 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. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 7w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father James Balfour
    The peerage person id p7028.htm#i70274
    Sex or gender male
    Child James Balfour, Robert Balfour, Helen Balfour +10
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