James Balfour Paul

Lord Lyon King of Arms (1846-1931)
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James Balfour Paul

Summary

James Balfour Paul is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 16, 1846[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on September 15, 1931[5]. He worked as a judge[6], genealogist[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Balfour Paul's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • James Balfour Paul passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • James Balfour Paul was born on November 16, 1846[3].
  • James Balfour Paul died on September 15, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[10].
  • James Balfour Paul's father was John Paul[11].
  • James Balfour Paul's mother was Margaret Balfour[12].
  • Among James Balfour Paul's spouses was Helen Margaret Forman[13].
  • A child of James Balfour Paul was Arthur Forman Balfour Paul[14].
  • A child of James Balfour Paul was John William Balfour Paul[15].
  • James Balfour Paul held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • James Balfour Paul held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Balfour Paul's professions included judge[6].
  • James Balfour Paul worked as a genealogist[7].
  • James Balfour Paul's professions included lawyer[8].
  • James Balfour Paul held the position of Lord Lyon King of Arms[18].
  • James Balfour Paul held the position of Secretary of the Order of the Thistle[19].
  • James Balfour Paul was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].
  • James Balfour Paul received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • James Balfour Paul received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • James Balfour Paul received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[23].
  • James Balfour Paul was a member of Faculty of Advocates[24].
  • James Balfour Paul was a member of Scottish History Society[25].
  • James Balfour Paul is recorded as male[26].
  • James Balfour Paul's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

James Balfour Paul was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 16, 1846[3]. His father was John Paul[11]. His mother was Margaret Balfour[12].

Education

James Balfour Paul was educated at University of Edinburgh[20]. He earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], genealogist[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Lord Lyon King of Arms[18], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30] and Secretary of the Order of the Thistle[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a knighthood[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[23].

Personal Life

Among James Balfour Paul's spouses was Helen Margaret Forman[13]. Children include Arthur Forman Balfour Paul[14], an architect[36], 1875–1938[37] and John William Balfour Paul[15].

Death and Burial

James Balfour Paul died on September 15, 1931[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Dean Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Balfour Paul ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was James Balfour Paul born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], James Balfour Paul…

Where did James Balfour Paul die?

James Balfour Paul died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were James Balfour Paul's parents?

James Balfour Paul's father was John Paul[11]. James Balfour Paul's mother was Margaret Balfour[12].

Who was James Balfour Paul married to?

James Balfour Paul's spouses include Helen Margaret Forman[13].

What did James Balfour Paul do for work?

James Balfour Paul worked as judge[6], genealogist[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did James Balfour Paul go to school?

James Balfour Paul was educated at University of Edinburgh[20].

What awards did James Balfour Paul receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Knight Bachelor[22], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . New Lyon King of Arms. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Dictionary of Scottish Architects. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . Sir James Balfour Paul. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Sir James Balfour Paul. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Sir James Balfour Paul. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, genealogist, lawyer
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  2. 18d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Spouse Helen Margaret Forman
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Place of birth Edinburgh
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