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John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby

5th Baron Abercromby (1841–1924)
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Summary

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was born on January 15, 1841[1], in Tullibody[2]. He died on October 7, 1924[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], politician[7], traveler[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Dean Cemetery[11]
  • Father: George Abercromby, 3rd Baron Abercromby[12]
  • Mother: Louisa Penuel Forbes[13]
  • Spouse: Adele von Heidenstern[14]
  • Child: Edla Abercromby[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[17]
  • Educated at: Harrow School[18]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19]
  • Member of: The Folklore Society[20], Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Noble title: Baron Abercromby[23]
  • Military branch: British Army[24]
  • Family name: Abercromby[25]
  • Given name: John[26]

Why It Matters

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby born?

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's place of birth was Tullibody[2].

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[12]. John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's mother was Louisa Penuel Forbes[13].

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

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby's spouses include Adele von Heidenstern[14].

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

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], politician[7], traveler[8], and soldier[9].

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

John Abercromby, 5th Baron Abercromby was educated at Harrow School[18].

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

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].

Related Entities

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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