James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale

British diplomat (1759-1839)
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James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale
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James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale

Summary

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale is a human[1]. He was born in Hatton House[2]. He was born on January 26, 1759[3]. He died in Thirlestane Castle[4]. He died on September 10, 1839[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], economist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was born in Hatton House[2].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale passed away in Thirlestane Castle[4].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was born on January 26, 1759[3].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale died on September 10, 1839[5].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale is buried at St Mary's Collegiate Church[10].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's father was James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale[11].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's mother was Mary Lombe[12].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was married to Eleanor Todd[13].
  • A child of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was James Maitland, 9th Earl of Lauderdale[14].
  • A child of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was Lady Mary Maitland[15].
  • A child of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was Anthony Maitland[16].
  • A child of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was Lady Anne Maitland[17].
  • A child of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was Lady Eleanor Maitland[18].
  • A child of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was Lady Julian Maitland[19].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale worked as a diplomat[6].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's professions included economist[7].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale worked as a politician[8].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held the position of ambassador[22].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held the position of 15th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held the position of 16th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[26].
  • James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was a member of Faculty of Advocates[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's place of birth was Hatton House[2]. He was born on January 26, 1759[3]. His father was James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale[11]. His mother was Mary Lombe[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], economist[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; ambassador[22], a diplomatic rank[30]; member of the House of Lords[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33]; 15th Parliament of Great Britain[24]; 16th Parliament of Great Britain[25]; and member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[26].

Personal Life

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale was married to Eleanor Todd[13]. Children include James Maitland, 9th Earl of Lauderdale[14], a politician[34], 1784–1860[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; Lady Mary Maitland[15], 1790–1877[37]; Anthony Maitland[16], a politician[38], 1785–1863[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; Lady Anne Maitland[17], b. 1786[41]; Lady Eleanor Maitland[18], 1790–1869[42]; and Lady Julian Maitland[19], 1791–1827[43].

Death and Burial

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale died on September 10, 1839[5]. He died in Thirlestane Castle[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Collegiate Church[10].

Why It Matters

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale born?

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's place of birth was Hatton House[2].

Where did James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale die?

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale passed away in Thirlestane Castle[4].

Who were James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's parents?

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's father was James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale[11]. James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's mother was Mary Lombe[12].

Who was James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale married to?

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale's spouses include Eleanor Todd[13].

What did James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale do for work?

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale worked as diplomat[6], economist[7], and politician[8].

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  21. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Instance of human
    Occupation diplomat, economist, politician
    Position held Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, ambassador, member of the House of Lords +4
    Father James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale
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