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James Maxwell

(born 1724)
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James Maxwell

Summary

James Maxwell is a human[1]. He was born on July 31, 1724[2].

Key Facts

  • James Maxwell was born on July 31, 1724[2].
  • James Maxwell's father was Alexander Maxwell[3].
  • James Maxwell's mother was Lady Jean Montgomerie[4].
  • Among James Maxwell's spouses was Elizabeth Maxwell[5].
  • A child of James Maxwell was Murray Maxwell[6].
  • A child of James Maxwell was Archibald Montgomerie Maxwell[7].
  • James Maxwell is recorded as male[8].
  • James Maxwell's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • James Maxwell's family name is recorded as Maxwell[10].
  • James Maxwell's given name is recorded as James[11].

Body

Origins and Family

James Maxwell was born on July 31, 1724[2]. His father was Alexander Maxwell[3]. His mother was Lady Jean Montgomerie[4].

Personal Life

James Maxwell was married to Elizabeth Maxwell[5]. Children include Murray Maxwell[6], a military officer[12], 1775–1831[13], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[15] and Archibald Montgomerie Maxwell[7].

FAQs

Who were James Maxwell's parents?

James Maxwell's father was Alexander Maxwell[3]. James Maxwell's mother was Lady Jean Montgomerie[4].

Who was James Maxwell married to?

James Maxwell's spouses include Elizabeth Maxwell[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [12] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [13] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [14] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [15] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Sex or gender → male
    Father → Alexander Maxwell
    Wikitree person id → Maxwell-3943
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