James Skene of Rubislaw

Scottish lawyer and artist (1775–1864)
Person human Q4421861
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James Skene of Rubislaw

Summary

James Skene of Rubislaw is a human[1]. He was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on March 7, 1775[3]. He died on October 27, 1864[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and barrister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Skene of Rubislaw's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw was born on March 7, 1775[3].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw died on October 27, 1864[4].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's father was George Skene of Rubislaw[8].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's mother was Jean Moir[9].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw was married to Jane Forbes[10].
  • A child of James Skene of Rubislaw was William Forbes Skene[11].
  • A child of James Skene of Rubislaw was Caroline Christian Skene[12].
  • A child of James Skene of Rubislaw was Eliza Skene[13].
  • A child of James Skene of Rubislaw was Katherine Skene[14].
  • A child of James Skene of Rubislaw was Felicia Skene[15].
  • A child of James Skene of Rubislaw was George Skene of Rubislaw[16].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's professions included painter[5].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw worked as a barrister[6].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw was a member of Bannatyne Club[19].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw is recorded as male[20].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's Commons category is recorded as James Skene of Rubislaw[22].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's work location is recorded as Greece[24].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • James Skene of Rubislaw's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Skene of Rubislaw[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aberdeen[2], James Skene of Rubislaw… he was born on March 7, 1775[3]. His father was George Skene of Rubislaw[8]. His mother was Jean Moir[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5] and barrister[6].

Personal Life

James Skene of Rubislaw was married to Jane Forbes[10]. Children include William Forbes Skene[11], a historian[28], 1809–1892[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; Caroline Christian Skene[12], 1818–1878[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32]; Eliza Skene[13]; Katherine Skene[14]; Felicia Skene[15], a poet[33], 1821–1899[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35], specialised in essay[36]; and George Skene of Rubislaw[16], 1807–1875[37].

Death and Burial

James Skene of Rubislaw died on October 27, 1864[4].

Why It Matters

James Skene of Rubislaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was James Skene of Rubislaw born?

James Skene of Rubislaw was born in Aberdeen[2].

Who were James Skene of Rubislaw's parents?

James Skene of Rubislaw's father was George Skene of Rubislaw[8]. James Skene of Rubislaw's mother was Jean Moir[9].

Who was James Skene of Rubislaw married to?

James Skene of Rubislaw's spouses include Jane Forbes[10].

What did James Skene of Rubislaw do for work?

James Skene of Rubislaw worked as painter[5] and barrister[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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