James Dundas

British Royal Navy admiral (1785-1862)
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James Dundas

Summary

James Dundas is a human[1]. He was born on December 4, 1785[2]. He died in Weymouth[3]. He died on October 3, 1862[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Dundas died in Weymouth[3].
  • James Dundas was born on December 4, 1785[2].
  • James Dundas died on October 3, 1862[4].
  • James Dundas's father was James Deans[8].
  • James Dundas's mother was Janet Dundas[9].
  • Among James Dundas's spouses was Janet Dundas[10].
  • Among James Dundas's spouses was Lady Emily Reynolds-Moreton[11].
  • A child of James Dundas was James Whitley Deans Dundas[12].
  • James Dundas held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • James Dundas's professions included politician[5].
  • James Dundas's professions included naval officer[6].
  • James Dundas held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • James Dundas held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • James Dundas held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • James Dundas held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Dundas held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • James Dundas held the position of First Sea Lord[19].
  • James Dundas received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • James Dundas received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • James Dundas received the Order of the Medjidie[22].
  • James Dundas is recorded as male[23].
  • James Dundas's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Dundas's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
  • James Dundas's Commons category is recorded as James Whitley Deans Dundas[26].
  • James Dundas's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Dundas was born on December 4, 1785[2]. His father was James Deans[8]. His mother was Janet Dundas[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and naval officer[6]. Positions held include member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1847[30]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1841[33]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1837[36]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1835[39]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1832[42]; and First Sea Lord[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1904[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1815[48]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[49], in France[50]; and Order of the Medjidie[22], an order[51], in Ottoman Empire[52], founded in 1852[53].

Personal Life

Spouses include Janet Dundas[10], 1783–1846[54] and Lady Emily Reynolds-Moreton[11]. A child of James Dundas was James Whitley Deans Dundas[12].

Death and Burial

James Dundas died on October 3, 1862[4]. He passed away in Weymouth[3].

Why It Matters

James Dundas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where did James Dundas die?

James Dundas passed away in Weymouth[3].

Who were James Dundas's parents?

James Dundas's father was James Deans[8]. James Dundas's mother was Janet Dundas[9].

Who was James Dundas married to?

James Dundas's spouses include Janet Dundas[10] and Lady Emily Reynolds-Moreton[11].

What did James Dundas do for work?

James Dundas worked as politician[5] and naval officer[6].

What awards did James Dundas receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], and Order of the Medjidie[22].

References

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  2. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  12. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  16. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Dundas, James Whitley Deans (NBD). wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . Dundas, James Whitley Deans (NBD). wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  26. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [53] . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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