James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie

Summary

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie is a human^[1]. Born in Midlothian^[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1812^[3]. He died in Midlothian^[4]. He died on December 19, 1860^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,069 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's place of birth was Midlothian^[2].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie died in Midlothian^[4].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was born on April 22, 1812^[3].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie died on December 19, 1860^[5].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie is buried at Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church, Bonnyrigg^[8].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's father was George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie^[9].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's mother was Christian Ramsay^[10].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was married to Susan Broun-Ramsay, Marchioness of Dalhousie^[11].
• A child of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was Lady Susan Ramsay^[12].
• A child of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was Lady Edith Ramsay^[13].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's professions included politician^[6].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held the position of Governor-General of India^[15].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held the position of President of the Board of Trade^[16].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[17].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[18].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held the position of member of the House of Lords^[19].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports^[20].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's education included a stint at Christ Church^[21].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was educated at Harrow School^[22].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was educated at Temple Grove School^[23].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie received the Order of the Thistle^[24].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie is recorded as male^[25].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Dalhousie^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Midlothian^[2], James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie… he was born on April 22, 1812^[3]. His father was George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie^[9]. His mother was Christian Ramsay^[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church^[21], a college of the University of Oxford^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1546^[30], headquartered in Oxford^[31]; Harrow School^[22], a public school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1572^[34]; and Temple Grove School^[23], an independent school^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1810^[37].

Career and Affiliations

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie worked as a politician^[6]. Positions held include Governor-General of India^[15], a historical position^[38], in British Raj^[39]; President of the Board of Trade^[16], a position^[40], in United Kingdom^[41]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[17], a position^[42], in United Kingdom^[43]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[18], a position^[44], in United Kingdom^[45], founded in 1837^[46]; member of the House of Lords^[19], a position^[47], in United Kingdom^[48], founded in 1801^[49]; and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports^[20].

Recognition

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie received the Order of the Thistle^[24].

Personal Life

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was married to Susan Broun-Ramsay, Marchioness of Dalhousie^[11]. Children include Lady Susan Ramsay^[12] and Lady Edith Ramsay^[13]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[50].

Death and Burial

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie died on December 19, 1860^[5]. He died in Midlothian^[4]. He is buried at Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church, Bonnyrigg^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie include Dalhousiea^[51], a taxon^[52].

Why It Matters

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,069 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

Entities named for him include Dalhousiea^[51], a taxon^[52].

FAQs

Where was James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie born?

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was born in Midlothian^[2].

Where did James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie die?

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie died in Midlothian^[4].

Who were James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's parents?

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's father was George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie^[9]. James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's mother was Christian Ramsay^[10].

Who was James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie married to?

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie's spouses include Susan Broun-Ramsay, Marchioness of Dalhousie^[11].

What did James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie do for work?

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie worked as politician^[6].

Where did James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie go to school?

James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie was educated at Christ Church^[21], Harrow School^[22], and Temple Grove School^[23].

What awards did James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle^[24].