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James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen

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Summary

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Lothian[2]. He was born on 1511[3]. He died on January 1, 1596[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen was born in West Lothian[2].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen was born on 1511[3].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen died on January 1, 1596[4].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen died on September 29, 1579[6].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's father was Sir James Sandilands, 7th of Calder[7].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's mother was Mariot Forrester[8].
  • Among James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's spouses was Janet Murray[9].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's professions included politician[5].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[10].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen is recorded as male[11].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's given name is recorded as James[13].
  • James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].

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Origins and Family

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen was born in West Lothian[2]. He was born on 1511[3]. His father was Sir James Sandilands, 7th of Calder[7]. His mother was Mariot Forrester[8].

Career and Affiliations

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen worked as a politician[5]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[10].

Personal Life

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen was married to Janet Murray[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1596[4] and September 29, 1579[6].

FAQs

Where was James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen born?

Born in West Lothian[2].

Who were James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's parents?

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's father was Sir James Sandilands, 7th of Calder[7]. James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's mother was Mariot Forrester[8].

Who was James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen married to?

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen's spouses include Janet Murray[9].

What did James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen do for work?

James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen worked as politician[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Given name → James
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