James Fergusson
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Summary
James Fergusson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1832[3]. He passed away in Kingston[4]. He died on January 14, 1907[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], vizeadmiral[9], and meteorologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James Fergusson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
- James Fergusson passed away in Kingston[4].
- James Fergusson was born on March 14, 1832[3].
- James Fergusson was born on March 18, 1832[12].
- James Fergusson died on January 14, 1907[5].
- Burial took place at Kingston[13].
- James Fergusson's father was Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson, 5th Baronet[14].
- James Fergusson's mother was Helen Boyle[15].
- Among James Fergusson's spouses was Lady Edith Ramsay[16].
- Among James Fergusson's spouses was Olive C. I. Richman[17].
- James Fergusson was married to Isabella Twysden[18].
- A child of James Fergusson was Susan Fergusson[19].
- A child of James Fergusson was Edith Fergusson[20].
- A child of James Fergusson was Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet[21].
- A child of James Fergusson was James Fergusson[22].
- A child of James Fergusson was Alan Walter John Fergusson[23].
- James Fergusson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
- James Fergusson worked as a politician[6].
- James Fergusson worked as a military personnel[7].
- James Fergusson's professions included governor[8].
- James Fergusson's professions included vizeadmiral[9].
- James Fergusson's professions included meteorologist[10].
- James Fergusson held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[25].
- James Fergusson held the position of Governor of South Australia[26].
- James Fergusson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27].
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Origins and Family
James Fergusson was born in Edinburgh[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 14, 1832[3] and March 18, 1832[12]. His father was Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson, 5th Baronet[14]. His mother was Helen Boyle[15].
Education
Educated at University College, Oxford[28], Rugby School[29], and Cheam School[30].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], vizeadmiral[9], and meteorologist[10]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[25], a position[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1841[33]; Governor of South Australia[26], a public office[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1836[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[27], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1900[42]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1895[46]; and member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[47], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1892[50].
Recognition
James Fergusson received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[51].
Personal Life
Spouses include Lady Edith Ramsay[16]; Olive C. I. Richman[17], 1851–1882[52]; and Isabella Twysden[18]. Children include Susan Fergusson[19]; Edith Fergusson[20]; Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet[21], a soldier[53], 1865–1951[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[56]; James Fergusson[22], a military personnel[57], 1871–1942[58], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[59]; and Alan Walter John Fergusson[23], 1878–1909[60]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[61].
Death and Burial
James Fergusson died on January 14, 1907[5]. He passed away in Kingston[4]. He is buried at Kingston[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for James Fergusson include Fergusson College[62], a college[63], in India[64], founded in 1884[65]; Jamestown[66], a town[67], in Australia[68]; Fergusson Island[69], an island[70], in Papua New Guinea[71]; and Fergusson River[72], a river[73], in Australia[74].
Why It Matters
James Fergusson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
Entities named for him include Fergusson College[62], a college[63], in India[64], founded in 1884[65]; Jamestown[66], a town[67], in Australia[68]; Fergusson Island[69], an island[70], in Papua New Guinea[71]; and Fergusson River[72], a river[73], in Australia[74].
FAQs
Where was James Fergusson born?
James Fergusson was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did James Fergusson die?
James Fergusson passed away in Kingston[4].
Who were James Fergusson's parents?
James Fergusson's father was Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson, 5th Baronet[14]. James Fergusson's mother was Helen Boyle[15].
Who was James Fergusson married to?
James Fergusson's spouses include Lady Edith Ramsay[16], Olive C. I. Richman[17], and Isabella Twysden[18].
What did James Fergusson do for work?
James Fergusson worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], vizeadmiral[9], and meteorologist[10].
Where did James Fergusson go to school?
James Fergusson was educated at University College, Oxford[28], Rugby School[29], and Cheam School[30].
What awards did James Fergusson receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India[51].