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James Shaw Hay

British colonial governor (1839-1924)
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James Shaw Hay

Summary

James Shaw Hay is a human[1]. He was born on +1839-10-25T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1924-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an administrator of the government[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • James Shaw Hay was born on +1839-10-25T00:00:00Z[2].
  • James Shaw Hay died on +1924-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Shaw Hay's father was Thomas Pasley Hay[6].
  • James Shaw Hay's mother was Georgette Heine Arnaud[7].
  • Among James Shaw Hay's spouses was Jane Morin[8].
  • James Shaw Hay was married to Frances Marie Polatza[9].
  • James Shaw Hay was married to Isabella Graham Cockburn[10].
  • A child of James Shaw Hay was Margaret Eleanor Hay[11].
  • James Shaw Hay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James Shaw Hay's professions included administrator of the government[4].
  • James Shaw Hay held the position of Administrator of the Gambia[13].
  • James Shaw Hay held the position of Governor of Barbados[14].
  • James Shaw Hay received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • James Shaw Hay's image is recorded as The Sherbro and its hinterland (1901) (14596594610).jpg[16].
  • James Shaw Hay is recorded as male[17].
  • James Shaw Hay's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Shaw Hay's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0k0qk1s[19].
  • James Shaw Hay's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Shaw Hay's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp80158[21].
  • James Shaw Hay's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000042257813390[22].
  • James Shaw Hay's Prabook ID is recorded as 1859067[23].
  • James Shaw Hay's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p43480.htm#i434797[24].

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Origins and Family

James Shaw Hay was born on +1839-10-25T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Thomas Pasley Hay[6]. His mother was Georgette Heine Arnaud[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Shaw Hay worked as an administrator of the government[4]. Positions held include Administrator of the Gambia[13] and Governor of Barbados[14].

Recognition

James Shaw Hay received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Morin[8], Frances Marie Polatza[9], and Isabella Graham Cockburn[10]. A child of James Shaw Hay was Margaret Eleanor Hay[11].

Death and Burial

James Shaw Hay died on +1924-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Why It Matters

James Shaw Hay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were James Shaw Hay's parents?

James Shaw Hay's father was Thomas Pasley Hay[6]. James Shaw Hay's mother was Georgette Heine Arnaud[7].

Who was James Shaw Hay married to?

James Shaw Hay's spouses include Jane Morin[8], Frances Marie Polatza[9], and Isabella Graham Cockburn[10].

What did James Shaw Hay do for work?

James Shaw Hay worked as administrator of the government[4].

What awards did James Shaw Hay receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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