James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater

Scottish politician
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James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater

Summary

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater is a human[1]. He was born on July 11, 1663[2]. He died on August 19, 1730[3]. He worked as an advocate[4], politician[5], and judge[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was born on July 11, 1663[2].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater died on August 19, 1730[3].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater died on August 15, 1730[8].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Collegiate Church, Cullen[9].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's father was James Ogilvy, 3rd Earl of Findlater[10].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's mother was Lady Anne Montgomerie[11].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was married to Anne Dunbar[12].
  • A child of James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was Janet Ogilvie[13].
  • A child of James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was James Ogilvy, 5th Earl of Findlater[14].
  • A child of James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was George Ogilvy[15].
  • A child of James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was Lady Elizabeth Ogilvy[16].
  • A child of James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was William Ogilvy[17].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater worked as an advocate[4].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's professions included politician[5].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's professions included judge[6].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater held the position of Lord Chancellor of Scotland[20].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater held the position of Lord Chancellor of Scotland[21].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater held the position of Sheriff of Banff[22].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater received the Order of the Thistle[25].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was a member of Faculty of Advocates[26].
  • James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater was born on July 11, 1663[2]. His father was James Ogilvy, 3rd Earl of Findlater[10]. His mother was Lady Anne Montgomerie[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include advocate[4], politician[5], and judge[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Lord Chancellor of Scotland[20], a historical position[31]; and Sheriff of Banff[22], a position[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Knight Bachelor[24], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37]; and Order of the Thistle[25], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1687[40].

Personal Life

Among James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's spouses was Anne Dunbar[12]. Children include Janet Ogilvie[13]; James Ogilvy, 5th Earl of Findlater[14], 1689–1764[41]; George Ogilvy[15]; Lady Elizabeth Ogilvy[16], 1703–1778[42]; and William Ogilvy[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 19, 1730[3] and August 15, 1730[8]. Burial took place at St Mary's Collegiate Church, Cullen[9].

Why It Matters

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Who were James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's parents?

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's father was James Ogilvy, 3rd Earl of Findlater[10]. James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's mother was Lady Anne Montgomerie[11].

Who was James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater married to?

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater's spouses include Anne Dunbar[12].

What did James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater do for work?

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater worked as advocate[4], politician[5], and judge[6].

What awards did James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Knight Bachelor[24], and Order of the Thistle[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Child Janet Ogilvie, James Ogilvy, 5th Earl of Findlater, George Ogilvy +2
    Position held member of the House of Lords, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Lord Chancellor of Scotland +1
    Family name Ogilvy
    Member of Faculty of Advocates, Royal Society, Privy Council of the United Kingdom
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