John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie

Scottish lawyer
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John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie

Summary

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1790[2]. He died on April 3, 1856[3]. He worked as a jurist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie was born on January 1, 1790[2].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie was born on November 10, 1790[6].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie died on April 3, 1856[3].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's father was James Clerk[7].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's mother was Janet Irving[8].
  • Among John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's spouses was Frances Cay[9].
  • A child of John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie was James Clerk Maxwell[10].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's professions included jurist[4].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie was a member of Faculty of Advocates[14].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie is recorded as male[16].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's family name is recorded as Clerk-Maxwell[18].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's sibling is recorded as Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet[20].
  • John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's sibling is recorded as Isabella Clerk[21].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1790[2] and November 10, 1790[6]. John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's father was James Clerk[7]. His mother was Janet Irving[8].

Career and Affiliations

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie worked as a jurist[4].

Recognition

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

Personal Life

Among John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's spouses was Frances Cay[9]. A child of him was James Clerk Maxwell[10].

Death and Burial

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie died on April 3, 1856[3].

Why It Matters

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's parents?

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's father was James Clerk[7]. John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's mother was Janet Irving[8].

Who was John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie married to?

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie's spouses include Frances Cay[9].

What did John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie do for work?

John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie worked as jurist[4].

What awards did John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child James Clerk Maxwell
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    Occupation jurist
    Wikitree person id Clerk-149
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