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James Balfour

(1688-1759)
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James Balfour

Summary

James Balfour is a human[1]. He was born on April 17, 1688[2]. He died on September 1759[3].

Key Facts

  • James Balfour was born on April 17, 1688[2].
  • James Balfour died on September 1759[3].
  • James Balfour's father was Patrick Balfour[4].
  • James Balfour's mother was Margaret Lyell[5].
  • James Balfour was married to Janet Farmer[6].
  • A child of James Balfour was James Balfour of Kilmany[7].
  • A child of James Balfour was John Balfour[8].
  • James Balfour is recorded as male[9].
  • James Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • James Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[11].
  • James Balfour's given name is recorded as James[12].

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Origins and Family

James Balfour was born on April 17, 1688[2]. His father was Patrick Balfour[4]. His mother was Margaret Lyell[5].

Personal Life

Among James Balfour's spouses was Janet Farmer[6]. Children include he of Kilmany[7], 1727–1805[13] and John Balfour[8].

Death and Burial

James Balfour died on September 1759[3].

FAQs

Who were James Balfour's parents?

James Balfour's father was Patrick Balfour[4]. James Balfour's mother was Margaret Lyell[5].

Who was James Balfour married to?

James Balfour's spouses include Janet Farmer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [13] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Janet Farmer
    Family name → Balfour
    Mother → Margaret Lyell
    Date of death → +1759-09-00T00:00:00Z
    + 9 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/42758|batch #42758]]: TP named as #16c"
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