John Cockburn

Scottish politician
Person human Q6226487
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John Cockburn

Summary

John Cockburn is a human[1]. Born in East Lothian[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1679[3]. He died on November 12, 1758[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Cockburn was born in East Lothian[2].
  • John Cockburn was born on January 1, 1679[3].
  • John Cockburn died on November 12, 1758[4].
  • John Cockburn's father was Adam Cockburn, Lord Ormiston[8].
  • John Cockburn's mother was Susanna Hamilton[9].
  • Among John Cockburn's spouses was Beatrix Carmichael[10].
  • A child of John Cockburn was George Cockburne[11].
  • John Cockburn worked as a politician[5].
  • John Cockburn worked as a businessperson[6].
  • John Cockburn held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • John Cockburn held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[13].
  • John Cockburn held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • John Cockburn held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • John Cockburn held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • John Cockburn held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • John Cockburn is recorded as male[18].
  • John Cockburn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Cockburn's family name is recorded as Cockburn[20].
  • John Cockburn's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Cockburn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in East Lothian[2], John Cockburn… he was born on January 1, 1679[3]. His father was Adam Cockburn, Lord Ormiston[8]. His mother was Susanna Hamilton[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and businessperson[6]. Positions held include member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain[12]; Member of the Parliament of Scotland[13], a position[23], in Kingdom of Scotland[24]; member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain[14]; member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain[15]; member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain[16]; and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

John Cockburn was married to Beatrix Carmichael[10]. A child of him was George Cockburne[11].

Death and Burial

John Cockburn died on November 12, 1758[4].

Why It Matters

John Cockburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Cockburn born?

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

Who were John Cockburn's parents?

John Cockburn's father was Adam Cockburn, Lord Ormiston[8]. John Cockburn's mother was Susanna Hamilton[9].

Who was John Cockburn married to?

John Cockburn's spouses include Beatrix Carmichael[10].

What did John Cockburn do for work?

John Cockburn worked as politician[5] and businessperson[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 45886
    History of parliament id 1690-1715/member/cockburn-john-1679-1758, 1715-1754/member/cockburn-john-1679-1758
    Wikitree person id Cockburn-154
    Mother Susanna Hamilton
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