John Cockburn of Ormiston

Lay supporter of the Scottish Reformation
Person human Q6226489
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John Cockburn of Ormiston

Summary

John Cockburn of Ormiston is a human[1]. Born in East Lothian[2], he… he died on January 1, 1583[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Born in East Lothian[2], John Cockburn of Ormiston…
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston died on January 1, 1583[3].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston died on November 22, 1583[5].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston's father was William Cockburn of Ormiston[6].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston's mother was Janet Somerville[7].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston was married to Alison Sandilands[8].
  • A child of John Cockburn of Ormiston was Sibyl Cockburn[9].
  • A child of John Cockburn of Ormiston was Alexander Cockburn[10].
  • A child of John Cockburn of Ormiston was Samuel Cockburn[11].
  • A child of John Cockburn of Ormiston was Alison Cockburn[12].
  • A child of John Cockburn of Ormiston was Barbara Cockburn[13].
  • A child of John Cockburn of Ormiston was Janet Cockburn[14].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston is recorded as male[15].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[17].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston's family name is recorded as Cockburn[18].
  • John Cockburn of Ormiston's given name is recorded as John[19].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cockburn of Ormiston's place of birth was East Lothian[2]. His father was William Cockburn of Ormiston[6]. His mother was Janet Somerville[7].

Personal Life

Among John Cockburn of Ormiston's spouses was Alison Sandilands[8]. Children include Sibyl Cockburn[9], 1544–1620[20]; Alexander Cockburn[10]; Samuel Cockburn[11]; Alison Cockburn[12]; Barbara Cockburn[13]; and Janet Cockburn[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1583[3] and November 22, 1583[5].

Why It Matters

John Cockburn of Ormiston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[4]

FAQs

Where was John Cockburn of Ormiston born?

John Cockburn of Ormiston's place of birth was East Lothian[2].

Who were John Cockburn of Ormiston's parents?

John Cockburn of Ormiston's father was William Cockburn of Ormiston[6]. John Cockburn of Ormiston's mother was Janet Somerville[7].

Who was John Cockburn of Ormiston married to?

John Cockburn of Ormiston's spouses include Alison Sandilands[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Wikidata description Lay supporter of the Scottish Reformation
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    Sex or gender male
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