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James Watts

British industrialist and Mayor of Manchester (1804–1878)
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James Watts

Summary

James Watts is a human[1]. He was born on March 6, 1804[2]. He died on April 7, 1878[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • James Watts was born on March 6, 1804[2].
  • James Watts died on April 7, 1878[3].
  • Burial took place at Heaton Mersey[5].
  • A child of James Watts was James Watts[6].
  • James Watts's professions included politician[4].
  • James Watts held the position of Mayor of Manchester[7].
  • James Watts held the position of High Sheriff of Lancashire[8].
  • James Watts received the Knight Bachelor[9].
  • James Watts is recorded as male[10].
  • James Watts's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Watts's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[12].
  • James Watts's residence is recorded as Abney Hall[13].
  • James Watts's family name is recorded as Watts[14].
  • James Watts's given name is recorded as James[15].

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Origins and Family

James Watts was born on March 6, 1804[2].

Career and Affiliations

James Watts's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Mayor of Manchester[7] and High Sheriff of Lancashire[8], a position[16], in United Kingdom[17].

Recognition

James Watts received the Knight Bachelor[9].

Personal Life

A child of James Watts was he[6].

Death and Burial

James Watts died on April 7, 1878[3]. Burial took place at Heaton Mersey[5].

FAQs

What did James Watts do for work?

James Watts worked as politician[4].

What awards did James Watts receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . secure.manchester.gov.uk. Retrieved . secure.manchester.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → British industrialist and Mayor of Manchester (1804–1878)
    Position held → Mayor of Manchester, High Sheriff of Lancashire
    Family name → Watts
    Residence → Abney Hall
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