James Ross

Canadian journalist, lawyer and figure of the Red River Rebellion (1835-1871)
Person human Q6142442
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James Ross

Summary

James Ross is a human[1]. His place of birth was Red River Colony[2]. He was born on May 9, 1835[3]. He passed away in Winnipeg[4]. He died on September 20, 1871[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and lawyer[7].

Key Facts

  • James Ross was born in Red River Colony[2].
  • James Ross passed away in Winnipeg[4].
  • James Ross was born on May 9, 1835[3].
  • James Ross died on September 20, 1871[5].
  • James Ross's father was Alexander Ross[8].
  • James Ross's mother was Sally Ross[9].
  • James Ross held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • James Ross worked as a journalist[6].
  • James Ross worked as a lawyer[7].
  • James Ross's education included a stint at University of Toronto[11].
  • James Ross is recorded as male[12].
  • James Ross's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Ross's family name is recorded as Ross[14].
  • James Ross's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • James Ross's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Canadian Biography[16].

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Origins and Family

James Ross's place of birth was Red River Colony[2]. He was born on May 9, 1835[3]. His father was Alexander Ross[8]. His mother was Sally Ross[9].

Education

James Ross was educated at University of Toronto[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and lawyer[7].

Death and Burial

James Ross died on September 20, 1871[5]. He passed away in Winnipeg[4].

FAQs

Where was James Ross born?

Born in Red River Colony[2], James Ross…

Where did James Ross die?

James Ross passed away in Winnipeg[4].

Who were James Ross's parents?

James Ross's father was Alexander Ross[8]. James Ross's mother was Sally Ross[9].

What did James Ross do for work?

James Ross worked as journalist[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did James Ross go to school?

James Ross was educated at University of Toronto[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . biographi.ca. Retrieved . biographi.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Red River Colony
    Educated at → University of Toronto
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