John Comyn, Earl of Buchan

Scottish noble
Person human Q3809163
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Summary

John Comyn, Earl of Buchan was born on 1250[1] in Buchan[2]. He died on January 1, 1308[3]. He worked as a sheriff[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan[6]
  • Mother: Elizabeth de Quincy[7]
  • Spouse: Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchan[8]
  • Child: Q141626728[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Scotland[10]
  • Position held: Member of the Parliament of Scotland[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family: Clan Cumming[13]
  • Noble title: Earl of Buchan[14]
  • Given name: John[15]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Name in native language: John Comyn, Earl of Buchan[18]

Why It Matters

John Comyn, Earl of Buchan has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was John Comyn, Earl of Buchan born?

John Comyn, Earl of Buchan's place of birth was Buchan[2].

Who were John Comyn, Earl of Buchan's parents?

John Comyn, Earl of Buchan's father was Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan[6]. John Comyn, Earl of Buchan's mother was Elizabeth de Quincy[7].

Who was John Comyn, Earl of Buchan married to?

John Comyn, Earl of Buchan's spouses include Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchan[8].

What did John Comyn, Earl of Buchan do for work?

John Comyn, Earl of Buchan worked as a sheriff[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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