James Dunsmuir

British Columbian industrialist and politician (1851-1920)
Person human Q1597705
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James Dunsmuir

Summary

James Dunsmuir is a human[1]. Born in Vancouver[2], he… he was born on +1851-07-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cowichan Bay[4]. He died on +1920-06-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vancouver[2], James Dunsmuir…
  • James Dunsmuir died in Cowichan Bay[4].
  • James Dunsmuir was born on +1851-07-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Dunsmuir died on +1920-06-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ross Bay Cemetery[8].
  • James Dunsmuir's father was Robert Dunsmuir[9].
  • James Dunsmuir's mother was Joan Olive White[10].
  • Among James Dunsmuir's spouses was Laura Miller Surles[11].
  • A child of James Dunsmuir was Dola Dunsmuir[12].
  • A child of James Dunsmuir was Sarah Dunsmuir[13].
  • A child of James Dunsmuir was Emily Dunsmuir[14].
  • A child of James Dunsmuir was Joan Dunsmuir[15].
  • A child of James Dunsmuir was Robert Dunsmuir[16].
  • A child of James Dunsmuir was Joan Dunsmuir[17].
  • James Dunsmuir held citizenship in Canada[18].
  • James Dunsmuir's professions included politician[6].
  • James Dunsmuir held the position of Premier of British Columbia[19].
  • James Dunsmuir held the position of Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia[20].
  • James Dunsmuir was educated at Virginia Tech[21].
  • James Dunsmuir's image is recorded as James Dunsmuir.jpg[22].
  • James Dunsmuir is recorded as male[23].
  • James Dunsmuir's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Dunsmuir's ISNI is recorded as 0000000073755069[25].
  • James Dunsmuir's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 72457015[26].
  • James Dunsmuir's GND ID is recorded as 128910755[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Dunsmuir's place of birth was Vancouver[2]. He was born on +1851-07-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Robert Dunsmuir[9]. His mother was Joan Olive White[10].

Education

James Dunsmuir was educated at Virginia Tech[21].

Career and Affiliations

James Dunsmuir worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Premier of British Columbia[19], a public office[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1871[30] and Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia[20], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1871[33].

Personal Life

Among James Dunsmuir's spouses was Laura Miller Surles[11]. Children include Dola Dunsmuir[12], a socialite[34], 1903–1966[35], of Canada[36]; Sarah Dunsmuir[13]; Emily Dunsmuir[14]; Joan Dunsmuir[15]; Robert Dunsmuir[16]; and Elizabeth Maud Dunsmuir[37], 1882–1962[38].

Death and Burial

James Dunsmuir died on +1920-06-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cowichan Bay[4]. Burial took place at Ross Bay Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

James Dunsmuir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Dunsmuir born?

James Dunsmuir's place of birth was Vancouver[2].

Where did James Dunsmuir die?

James Dunsmuir passed away in Cowichan Bay[4].

Who were James Dunsmuir's parents?

James Dunsmuir's father was Robert Dunsmuir[9]. James Dunsmuir's mother was Joan Olive White[10].

Who was James Dunsmuir married to?

James Dunsmuir's spouses include Laura Miller Surles[11].

What did James Dunsmuir do for work?

James Dunsmuir worked as politician[6].

Where did James Dunsmuir go to school?

James Dunsmuir was educated at Virginia Tech[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [37] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . 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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