John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig

(1740-1814)
Person human Q76324370
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John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig

Summary

John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1740[2]. He died on February 17, 1814[3].

Key Facts

  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig was born on January 1, 1740[2].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig died on February 17, 1814[3].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's father was James Balfour[4].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's mother was Cecilia Helen Elphinstone[5].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig was married to Jean Whytt[6].
  • A child of John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig was Lewis Balfour[7].
  • A child of John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig was James Balfour, 4th of Pilrig[8].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig is recorded as male[9].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's family name is recorded as Balfour[11].
  • John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's given name is recorded as John[12].

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Origins and Family

John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig was born on January 1, 1740[2]. His father was James Balfour[4]. His mother was Cecilia Helen Elphinstone[5].

Personal Life

John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig was married to Jean Whytt[6]. Children include Lewis Balfour[7], 1777–1860[13] and James Balfour, 4th of Pilrig[8], 1774–1860[14].

Death and Burial

John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig died on February 17, 1814[3].

FAQs

Who were John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's parents?

John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's father was James Balfour[4]. John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's mother was Cecilia Helen Elphinstone[5].

Who was John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig married to?

John Balfour, 3rd of Pilrig's spouses include Jean Whytt[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [13] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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