James Dewar

British jurist (1797-1830)
Person human Q54933392
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James Dewar

Summary

James Dewar is a human[1]. Born in Leuchars[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1797[3]. He died on November 25, 1830[4]. He worked as a judge[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Leuchars[2], James Dewar…
  • James Dewar was born on January 1, 1797[3].
  • James Dewar died on November 25, 1830[4].
  • James Dewar's father was David Dewar[6].
  • James Dewar's mother was Mary Cutler[7].
  • Among James Dewar's spouses was Clementine Wemyss[8].
  • A child of James Dewar was David Erskine Dewar[9].
  • A child of James Dewar was James Dewar[10].
  • A child of James Dewar was William Wemyss Methven Dewar[11].
  • James Dewar worked as a judge[5].
  • James Dewar received the Knight Bachelor[12].
  • James Dewar is recorded as male[13].
  • James Dewar's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Dewar's given name is recorded as James[15].

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Origins and Family

James Dewar's place of birth was Leuchars[2]. He was born on January 1, 1797[3]. His father was David Dewar[6]. His mother was Mary Cutler[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Dewar worked as a judge[5].

Recognition

James Dewar received the Knight Bachelor[12].

Personal Life

Among James Dewar's spouses was Clementine Wemyss[8]. Children include David Erskine Dewar[9], 1826–1906[16]; he[10], a cricketer[17], 1827–1861[18]; and William Wemyss Methven Dewar[11], 1829–1903[19].

Death and Burial

James Dewar died on November 25, 1830[4].

FAQs

Where was James Dewar born?

James Dewar's place of birth was Leuchars[2].

Who were James Dewar's parents?

James Dewar's father was David Dewar[6]. James Dewar's mother was Mary Cutler[7].

Who was James Dewar married to?

James Dewar's spouses include Clementine Wemyss[8].

What did James Dewar do for work?

James Dewar worked as judge[5].

What awards did James Dewar receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Imported from
    Sex or gender male
    Child David Erskine Dewar, James Dewar, William Wemyss Methven Dewar
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