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James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier

Admiral of the Royal Navy and Governor of Newfoundland (1756–1833)
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James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier
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James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier

Summary

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier is a human[1]. Born in New Providence[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1756[3]. He passed away in Iver[4]. He died on April 19, 1833[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier was born in New Providence[2].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier died in Iver[4].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier was born on October 13, 1756[3].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier died on April 19, 1833[5].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's father was John Gambier[9].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's mother was Deborah Stiles[10].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier was married to Louisa Mathew[11].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's professions included naval officer[6].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier worked as a politician[7].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier held the position of First Sea Lord[15].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier is recorded as male[17].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's noble title is recorded as Baron Gambier[19].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's Commons category is recorded as James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier[21].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet[22].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the Blue[23].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military, police or special rank is recorded as Rear-Admiral of the White[24].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[25].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the White[26].
  • James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the Red[27].

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Origins and Family

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's place of birth was New Providence[2]. He was born on October 13, 1756[3]. His father was John Gambier[9]. His mother was Deborah Stiles[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and First Sea Lord[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33].

Recognition

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].

Personal Life

Among James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's spouses was Louisa Mathew[11].

Death and Burial

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier died on April 19, 1833[5]. He passed away in Iver[4].

Why It Matters

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier born?

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier was born in New Providence[2].

Where did James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier die?

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier died in Iver[4].

Who were James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's parents?

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's father was John Gambier[9]. James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's mother was Deborah Stiles[10].

Who was James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier married to?

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier's spouses include Louisa Mathew[11].

What did James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier do for work?

James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier worked as naval officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].

Related Entities

Kingdom of Great Britain New Providence United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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