James Roberton

Scottish judge
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James Roberton

Summary

James Roberton is a human[1]. He was born on 1590[2]. He died on January 1, 1664[3]. He worked as an advocate[4].

Key Facts

  • James Roberton was born on 1590[2].
  • James Roberton died on January 1, 1664[3].
  • James Roberton died on May 1664[5].
  • James Roberton's father was Archibald Roberton of Stainhall[6].
  • James Roberton's mother was Elizabeth Baillie[7].
  • James Roberton was married to Jean Cuninghame[8].
  • A child of James Roberton was Jean Roberton[9].
  • A child of James Roberton was Archibald Roberton, 2nd of Bedlay[10].
  • A child of James Roberton was Elspeth Roberton[11].
  • James Roberton worked as an advocate[4].
  • James Roberton's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[12].
  • James Roberton is recorded as male[13].
  • James Roberton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • James Roberton's family name is recorded as Roberton[15].
  • James Roberton's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James Roberton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].

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Origins and Family

James Roberton was born on 1590[2]. His father was Archibald Roberton of Stainhall[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Baillie[7].

Education

James Roberton's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[12].

Career and Affiliations

James Roberton's professions included advocate[4].

Personal Life

James Roberton was married to Jean Cuninghame[8]. Children include Jean Roberton[9]; Archibald Roberton, 2nd of Bedlay[10]; and Elspeth Roberton[11], 1633–1695[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1664[3] and May 1664[5].

FAQs

Who were James Roberton's parents?

James Roberton's father was Archibald Roberton of Stainhall[6]. James Roberton's mother was Elizabeth Baillie[7].

Who was James Roberton married to?

James Roberton's spouses include Jean Cuninghame[8].

What did James Roberton do for work?

James Roberton worked as advocate[4].

Where did James Roberton go to school?

James Roberton was educated at University of Glasgow[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Roberton
    Educated at University of Glasgow
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJh8K4jpbKBMGbHF36x7HC
    Date of death +1664-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1664-05-00T00:00:00Z
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