James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose

Scottish engineer and architect; Royal Navy officer during WWII (1878-1954)
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James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose

Summary

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 1, 1878[3]. He died in Buchanan Castle[4]. He died on January 20, 1954[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose…
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose died in Buchanan Castle[4].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was born on May 1, 1878[3].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose died on January 20, 1954[5].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's father was Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose[9].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's mother was Violet Graham, Duchess of Montrose[10].
  • Among James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's spouses was Mary Louise Hamilton, Duchess of Montrose[11].
  • A child of James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was James Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose[12].
  • A child of James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was Lady Mary Helen Alma Graham[13].
  • A child of James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was Lord Ronald Malise Hamilton Graham[14].
  • A child of James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was Jean Fforde[15].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose worked as a politician[6].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's professions included engineer[7].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose received the Order of the Thistle[22].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose is recorded as male[23].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's family is recorded as Clan Graham[25].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].
  • James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 1, 1878[3]. His father was Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose[9]. His mother was Violet Graham, Duchess of Montrose[10].

Education

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was educated at Eton College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and engineer[7]. James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Order of the Thistle[22], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1687[35].

Personal Life

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was married to Mary Louise Hamilton, Duchess of Montrose[11]. Children include James Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose[12], a politician[36], 1907–1992[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Lady Mary Helen Alma Graham[13], 1909–1999[39]; Lord Ronald Malise Hamilton Graham[14], 1912–1978[40]; and Jean Fforde[15], a land owner[41], 1920–2017[42], of United Kingdom[43]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[26].

Death and Burial

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose died on January 20, 1954[5]. He passed away in Buchanan Castle[4].

Why It Matters

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose born?

Born in London[2], James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose…

Where did James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose die?

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose passed away in Buchanan Castle[4].

Who were James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's parents?

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's father was Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose[9]. James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's mother was Violet Graham, Duchess of Montrose[10].

Who was James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose married to?

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose's spouses include Mary Louise Hamilton, Duchess of Montrose[11].

What did James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose do for work?

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose worked as politician[6] and engineer[7].

Where did James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose go to school?

James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose was educated at Eton College[19].

What awards did James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[20], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], and Order of the Thistle[22].

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  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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