James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry

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James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry

Summary

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry is a human[1]. He was born in Sanquhar Castle[2]. He was born on December 18, 1662[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 6, 1711[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sanquhar Castle[2], James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry…
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry passed away in London[4].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was born on December 18, 1662[3].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was born on December 18, 1672[8].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry died on July 6, 1711[5].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's father was William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry[9].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's mother was Lady Isabel Douglas[10].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was married to Mary Boyle[11].
  • A child of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was Lady Anne Douglas[12].
  • A child of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was Isabel Douglas[13].
  • A child of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was Lady Elizabeth Douglas[14].
  • A child of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was William Douglas, Earl of Drumlanrig[15].
  • A child of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry[16].
  • A child of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was Charles Douglas, 3rd Duke of Queensberry[17].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[18].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry worked as a politician[6].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[20].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[21].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was educated at University of Glasgow[22].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry is recorded as male[24].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's noble title is recorded as Duke of Queensberry[26].
  • James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].

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Origins and Family

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was born in Sanquhar Castle[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 18, 1662[3] and December 18, 1672[8]. His father was William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry[9]. His mother was Lady Isabel Douglas[10].

Education

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[22].

Career and Affiliations

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Secretary of State for Scotland[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1705[33]; and Member of the Parliament of Scotland[21], a position[34], in Kingdom of Scotland[35].

Recognition

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry received the Order of the Garter[23].

Personal Life

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was married to Mary Boyle[11]. Children include Lady Anne Douglas[12]; Isabel Douglas[13]; Lady Elizabeth Douglas[14]; William Douglas, Earl of Drumlanrig[15], 1696–1696[36]; James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry[16], 1697–1715[37]; and Charles Douglas, 3rd Duke of Queensberry[17], a politician[38], 1698–1778[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[41].

Death and Burial

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry died on July 6, 1711[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was gastrointestinal system disease[42].

Why It Matters

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry born?

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's place of birth was Sanquhar Castle[2].

Where did James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry die?

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry passed away in London[4].

Who were James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's parents?

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's father was William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry[9]. James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's mother was Lady Isabel Douglas[10].

Who was James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry married to?

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry's spouses include Mary Boyle[11].

What did James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry do for work?

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry worked as politician[6].

Where did James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry go to school?

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry was educated at University of Glasgow[22].

What awards did James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23].

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  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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