John Balfour

Scottish ceremonial officer (1919-2009)
Person human Q76254031
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John Balfour

Summary

John Balfour is a human[1]. He was born on +1919-07-28T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +2009-05-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a magistrate[4] and health administrator[5].

Key Facts

  • John Balfour was born on +1919-07-28T00:00:00Z[2].
  • John Balfour died on +2009-05-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Balfour's father was Edward Balfour, 9th of Balbirnie[6].
  • John Balfour's mother was Ruth Balfour[7].
  • Among John Balfour's spouses was Elizabeth Jean Drew[8].
  • John Balfour held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • John Balfour's professions included magistrate[4].
  • John Balfour worked as a health administrator[5].
  • John Balfour held the position of Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Fife[10].
  • John Balfour received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • John Balfour received the Military Cross[12].
  • John Balfour is recorded as male[13].
  • John Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Balfour's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[15].
  • John Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[16].
  • John Balfour's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Balfour's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • John Balfour's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Balfour-1427[19].
  • John Balfour's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p63967.htm#i639669[20].
  • John Balfour's Who's Who UK ID is recorded as U6308[21].
  • John Balfour's Companies House officer ID is recorded as VIyCdZXVGKq78SA93aBV2_s4xHU[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Balfour was born on +1919-07-28T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Edward Balfour, 9th of Balbirnie[6]. His mother was Ruth Balfour[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include magistrate[4] and health administrator[5]. John Balfour held the position of Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Fife[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Military Cross[12], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1914[27].

Personal Life

John Balfour was married to Elizabeth Jean Drew[8].

Death and Burial

John Balfour died on +2009-05-21T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were John Balfour's parents?

John Balfour's father was Edward Balfour, 9th of Balbirnie[6]. John Balfour's mother was Ruth Balfour[7].

Who was John Balfour married to?

John Balfour's spouses include Elizabeth Jean Drew[8].

What did John Balfour do for work?

John Balfour worked as magistrate[4] and health administrator[5].

What awards did John Balfour receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11] and Military Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [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

Class ancestry

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

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