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James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington

British businessman (1849-1935)
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Summary

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brockville[2]. He was born on August 16, 1849[3]. He died on August 9, 1935[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brockville[2].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington was born on August 16, 1849[3].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington died on August 9, 1935[4].
  • Burial took place at The Parish Church of St Giles, Graffham[8].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's father was Alexander Buchanan[9].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's mother was Catherine McLean[10].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington was married to Anne Pounder[11].
  • A child of James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington was Catherine Macdonald-Buchanan[12].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's professions included businessperson[5].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's professions included politician[6].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington held the position of High Sheriff of Sussex[15].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington is recorded as male[17].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's noble title is recorded as baronet[19].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's noble title is recorded as Baron Woolavington[20].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's Commons category is recorded as James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington[21].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's residence is recorded as Lavington Park[23].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's family name is recorded as Buchanan[24].
  • James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's given name is recorded as James[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brockville[2], James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington… he was born on August 16, 1849[3]. His father was Alexander Buchanan[9]. His mother was Catherine McLean[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[14], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1801[28] and High Sheriff of Sussex[15], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Recognition

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16].

Personal Life

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington was married to Anne Pounder[11]. A child of him was Catherine Macdonald-Buchanan[12].

Death and Burial

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington died on August 9, 1935[4]. He is buried at The Parish Church of St Giles, Graffham[8].

Why It Matters

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington born?

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington was born in Brockville[2].

Who were James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's parents?

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's father was Alexander Buchanan[9]. James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's mother was Catherine McLean[10].

Who was James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington married to?

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington's spouses include Anne Pounder[11].

What did James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington do for work?

James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington worked as businessperson[5] and politician[6].

What awards did James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . The London Gazette 28346. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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