James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay

British peer (born 1955)
Person human Q335679
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James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay

Summary

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay is a human[1]. He was born on +1955-11-19T00:00:00Z[2]. He worked as a politician[3], businessperson[4], farmer[5], and land owner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was born on +1955-11-19T00:00:00Z[2].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was born on +1955-11-00T00:00:00Z[8].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's father was David Lindesay-Bethune, 15th Earl of Lindsay[9].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's mother was Mary-Clare Horn[10].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was married to Diana Lindesay-Bethune, Countess of Lindsay[11].
  • A child of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was Lady Frances Lindesay-Bethune[12].
  • A child of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was Lady Alexandra Lindesay-Bethune[13].
  • A child of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was William Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount Garnock[14].
  • A child of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was David Lindesay-Bethune[15].
  • A child of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was Lady Charlotte Lindesay-Bethune[16].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's professions included politician[3].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's professions included businessperson[4].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay worked as a farmer[5].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's professions included land owner[6].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay held the position of Lord-in-waiting[19].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[20].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was educated at University of California, Davis[22].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's image is recorded as Official portrait of The Earl of Lindsay crop 2.jpg[23].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay is recorded as male[24].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's coat of arms image is recorded as Arms of Earl of Lindsay (11th Earl).svg[26].
  • James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's noble title is recorded as Earl of Lindsay[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include +1955-11-19T00:00:00Z[2] and +1955-11-00T00:00:00Z[8]. James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's father was David Lindesay-Bethune, 15th Earl of Lindsay[9]. His mother was Mary-Clare Horn[10].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[20], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Eton College[21], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; and University of California, Davis[22], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1905[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[3], businessperson[4], farmer[5], and land owner[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40] and Lord-in-waiting[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was married to Diana Lindesay-Bethune, Countess of Lindsay[11]. Children include Lady Frances Lindesay-Bethune[12], b. 1986[43]; Lady Alexandra Lindesay-Bethune[13], b. 1988[44]; William Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount Garnock[14], b. 1990[45]; David Lindesay-Bethune[15], b. 1993[46]; and Lady Charlotte Lindesay-Bethune[16], an aristocrat[47], b. 1993[48], of United Kingdom[49]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[50].

Why It Matters

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Who were James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's parents?

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's father was David Lindesay-Bethune, 15th Earl of Lindsay[9]. James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's mother was Mary-Clare Horn[10].

Who was James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay married to?

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay's spouses include Diana Lindesay-Bethune, Countess of Lindsay[11].

What did James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay do for work?

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay worked as politician[3], businessperson[4], farmer[5], and land owner[6].

Where did James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay go to school?

James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay was educated at University of Edinburgh[20], Eton College[21], and University of California, Davis[22].

References

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  19. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [6] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [8] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [37] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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