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James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose

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James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose

Summary

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose is a human[1]. Born in Kingdom of Scotland[2], he… he was born on April 1682[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 7, 1742[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingdom of Scotland[2], James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose…
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose passed away in London[4].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose was born on April 1682[3].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose died on January 7, 1742[5].
  • Burial took place at Montrose Mausoleum[8].
  • Burial took place at St Kattan's Chapel, Aberuthven[9].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's father was James Graham, 3rd Marquess of Montrose[10].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's mother was Lady Christian Leslie[11].
  • A child of James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose was William Graham, 2nd Duke of Montrose[12].
  • A child of James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose was Lord George Graham[13].
  • A child of James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose was unknown Graham[14].
  • A child of James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose was David Graham, 1st Earl of Graham[15].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[16].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's professions included politician[6].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[18].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose held the position of Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland[19].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose is recorded as male[23].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's family is recorded as Clan Graham[25].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's noble title is recorded as Duke of Montrose[26].
  • James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's family name is recorded as Graham[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kingdom of Scotland[2], James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose… he was born on April 1682[3]. His father was James Graham, 3rd Marquess of Montrose[10]. His mother was Lady Christian Leslie[11].

Career and Affiliations

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Scotland[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1705[30]; Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland[19]; and member of the House of Lords[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33].

Recognition

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Children include William Graham, 2nd Duke of Montrose[12], 1712–1790[34], of Kingdom of Great Britain[35]; Lord George Graham[13], a privateer[36], 1715–1747[37], of United Kingdom[38]; unknown Graham[14]; and David Graham, 1st Earl of Graham[15], 1705–1731[39].

Death and Burial

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose died on January 7, 1742[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Recorded place of burial include Montrose Mausoleum[8] and St Kattan's Chapel, Aberuthven[9].

Why It Matters

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose born?

Born in Kingdom of Scotland[2], James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose…

Where did James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose die?

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose passed away in London[4].

Who were James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's parents?

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's father was James Graham, 3rd Marquess of Montrose[10]. James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose's mother was Lady Christian Leslie[11].

What did James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose do for work?

James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose worked as politician[6].

What awards did James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Related Entities

Kingdom of Great Britain Kingdom of Scotland London

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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