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James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour

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James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour

Summary

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeenshire[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1672[3]. He died on January 1, 1734[4]. He worked as a judge[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's place of birth was Aberdeenshire[2].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour was born on September 29, 1672[3].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour died on January 1, 1734[4].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's father was William Ferguson of Badifurrow[7].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's mother was Jean Elphinstone[8].
  • Among James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's spouses was Ann Stuart[9].
  • A child of James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour was Elizabeth Ferguson[10].
  • A child of James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour was James Ferguson, Lord Pitfour[11].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's professions included judge[5].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour was a member of Faculty of Advocates[13].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour is recorded as male[14].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's family name is recorded as Ferguson[16].
  • James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's given name is recorded as James[17].

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Origins and Family

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour was born in Aberdeenshire[2]. He was born on September 29, 1672[3]. His father was William Ferguson of Badifurrow[7]. His mother was Jean Elphinstone[8].

Education

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].

Career and Affiliations

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's professions included judge[5].

Personal Life

Among James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's spouses was Ann Stuart[9]. Children include Elizabeth Ferguson[10] and James Ferguson, Lord Pitfour[11], 1700–1777[18].

Death and Burial

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour died on January 1, 1734[4].

Why It Matters

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour born?

Born in Aberdeenshire[2], James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour…

Who were James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's parents?

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's father was William Ferguson of Badifurrow[7]. James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's mother was Jean Elphinstone[8].

Who was James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour married to?

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour's spouses include Ann Stuart[9].

What did James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour do for work?

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour worked as judge[5].

Where did James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour go to school?

James Ferguson, 1st Laird of Pitfour was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Ferguson
    Educated at → University of Edinburgh
    Member of → Faculty of Advocates
    Date of death → +1734-01-01T00:00:00Z
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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