John Balfour

bookseller and printer (1715–1795)
Person human Q18936123
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John Balfour

Summary

John Balfour is a human[1]. He was born on December 4, 1715[2]. He died on October 6, 1795[3]. He worked as a printer[4].

Key Facts

  • John Balfour was born on December 4, 1715[2].
  • John Balfour was born on January 17, 1715[5].
  • John Balfour died on October 6, 1795[3].
  • John Balfour died on January 17, 1795[6].
  • John Balfour died on January 1, 1796[7].
  • John Balfour's father was James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig[8].
  • John Balfour's mother was Louisa Hamilton[9].
  • John Balfour was married to Catherine Cant[10].
  • A child of John Balfour was James Balfour[11].
  • A child of John Balfour was Elphinstone Balfour[12].
  • John Balfour's professions included printer[4].
  • John Balfour is recorded as male[13].
  • John Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[15].
  • John Balfour's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Balfour's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • John Balfour's sibling is recorded as Louisa Balfour[18].
  • John Balfour's sibling is recorded as James Balfour[19].
  • John Balfour's sibling is recorded as Helen Balfour[20].
  • John Balfour's sibling is recorded as Bridget Balfour[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include December 4, 1715[2] and January 17, 1715[5]. John Balfour's father was James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig[8]. His mother was Louisa Hamilton[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Balfour worked as a printer[4].

Personal Life

Among John Balfour's spouses was Catherine Cant[10]. Children include James Balfour[11] and Elphinstone Balfour[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 6, 1795[3], January 17, 1795[6], and January 1, 1796[7].

FAQs

Who were John Balfour's parents?

John Balfour's father was James Balfour, 1st of Pilrig[8]. John Balfour's mother was Louisa Hamilton[9].

Who was John Balfour married to?

John Balfour's spouses include Catherine Cant[10].

What did John Balfour do for work?

John Balfour worked as printer[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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