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James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose

Scottish nobleman, poet and soldier of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1612-1650)
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James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose

Summary

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose is a human[1]. Born in Montrose[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1612[3]. He died in Mercat Cross[4]. He died on May 21, 1650[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], military officer[8], and politician[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montrose[2], James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose…
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose passed away in Mercat Cross[4].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose died in Edinburgh[11].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was born on October 25, 1612[3].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose died on May 21, 1650[5].
  • Burial took place at St Giles' Cathedral[12].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's father was John Graham, 4th Earl of Montrose[13].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's mother was Mary Rutwenn[14].
  • Among James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's spouses was Magdalene Carnegie[15].
  • A child of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was John Graham, Earl of Kincardine[16].
  • A child of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was James Graham, 2nd Marquess of Montrose[17].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose held citizenship in Scotland[18].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's professions included poet[6].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose worked as a writer[7].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose worked as a military officer[8].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's professions included politician[9].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[20].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was educated at University of St Andrews[21].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose received the Order of the Garter[22].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose is recorded as male[23].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's family is recorded as Clan Graham[25].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's Commons category is recorded as James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose[26].
  • James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's place of birth was Montrose[2]. He was born on October 25, 1612[3]. His father was John Graham, 4th Earl of Montrose[13]. His mother was Mary Rutwenn[14].

Education

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], military officer[8], and politician[9]. James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[20].

Recognition

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose received the Order of the Garter[22].

Personal Life

Among James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's spouses was Magdalene Carnegie[15]. Children include John Graham, Earl of Kincardine[16], 1630–1645[28] and James Graham, 2nd Marquess of Montrose[17], a judge[29], 1631–1669[30].

Death and Burial

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose died on May 21, 1650[5]. Recorded place of death include Mercat Cross[4], a market cross[31], in United Kingdom[32] and Edinburgh[11], a city[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 0601[35]. The cause of death was hanging to death[36]. Burial took place at St Giles' Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

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

Born in Montrose[2], James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose…

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

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose passed away in Mercat Cross[4].

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

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's father was John Graham, 4th Earl of Montrose[13]. James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's mother was Mary Rutwenn[14].

Who was James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose married to?

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose's spouses include Magdalene Carnegie[15].

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

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose worked as poet[6], writer[7], military officer[8], and politician[9].

Where did James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose go to school?

James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was educated at University of St Andrews[21].

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

Honors received include Order of the Garter[22].

Related Entities

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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