James Young

officer of the British Royal Navy (1717-1789)
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James Young

Summary

James Young is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 15, 1717[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 24, 1789[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • James Young's place of birth was London[2].
  • James Young died in London[4].
  • James Young was born on November 15, 1717[3].
  • James Young died on January 24, 1789[5].
  • A child of James Young was William Young[8].
  • A child of James Young was James Young[9].
  • A child of James Young was Charlotte Young[10].
  • James Young held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • James Young's professions included naval officer[6].
  • James Young is recorded as male[12].
  • James Young's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Young's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[14].
  • James Young's Commons category is recorded as James Young (1717-1789)[15].
  • James Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[16].
  • James Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[17].
  • James Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[18].
  • James Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[19].
  • James Young's family name is recorded as Young[20].
  • James Young's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Young's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].

Body

Origins and Family

James Young was born in London[2]. He was born on November 15, 1717[3].

Career and Affiliations

James Young worked as a naval officer[6].

Personal Life

Children include William Young[8], a naval officer[23], 1751–1821[24], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[25], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26]; James Young[9], a naval officer[27], 1762–1833[28], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29]; and Charlotte Young[10].

Death and Burial

James Young died on January 24, 1789[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Young is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was James Young born?

Born in London[2], James Young…

Where did James Young die?

James Young passed away in London[4].

What did James Young do for work?

James Young worked as naval officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Young
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