John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby

5th Baron Abercromby (1841–1924)
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John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby

Summary

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby is a human[1]. Born in Tullibody[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1841[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 7, 1924[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was born in Tullibody[2].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was born on January 15, 1841[3].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby died on October 7, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[10].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's father was George Abercromby, 3rd Baron Abercromby[11].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's mother was Louisa Penuel Forbes[12].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was married to Adele von Heidenstern[13].
  • A child of John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was Edla Abercromby[14].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's professions included politician[8].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's education included a stint at Harrow School[17].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was a member of The Folklore Society[19].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was a member of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[20].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby is recorded as male[21].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's noble title is recorded as Baron Abercromby[23].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's family name is recorded as Abercromby[25].
  • John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's given name is recorded as John[26].

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Origins and Family

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's place of birth was Tullibody[2]. He was born on January 15, 1841[3]. His father was George Abercromby, 3rd Baron Abercromby[11]. His mother was Louisa Penuel Forbes[12].

Education

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's education included a stint at Harrow School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and politician[8]. John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].

Recognition

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

Personal Life

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was married to Adele von Heidenstern[13]. A child of him was Edla Abercromby[14].

Death and Burial

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby died on October 7, 1924[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Dean Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby born?

Born in Tullibody[2], John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby…

Where did John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby die?

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's parents?

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's father was George Abercromby, 3rd Baron Abercromby[11]. John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's mother was Louisa Penuel Forbes[12].

Who was John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby married to?

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's spouses include Adele von Heidenstern[13].

What did John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby do for work?

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and politician[8].

Where did John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby go to school?

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was educated at Harrow School[17].

What awards did John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . An Bunachar Náisiúnta Beathaisnéisí Gaeilge. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, archaeologist, politician
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  2. 7w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
    Mother Louisa Penuel Forbes
    Instance of human
    Educated at Harrow School
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