John Ferguson

Scottish-born Australian politician (1830-1906)
Person human Q6232973
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John Ferguson

Summary

John Ferguson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kenmore[2]. He was born on March 15, 1830[3]. He passed away in Darling Point[4]. He died on March 30, 1906[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and carpenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kenmore[2], John Ferguson…
  • John Ferguson died in Darling Point[4].
  • John Ferguson was born on March 15, 1830[3].
  • John Ferguson died on March 30, 1906[5].
  • Burial took place at Waverley Cemetery[9].
  • Among John Ferguson's spouses was Eliza Frances Wiley[10].
  • A child of John Ferguson was Catherine Jane Ferguson[11].
  • John Ferguson held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Scottish Gaelic was John Ferguson's native language[13].
  • John Ferguson's professions included politician[6].
  • John Ferguson's professions included carpenter[7].
  • John Ferguson held the position of member of the Australian Senate[14].
  • John Ferguson held the position of Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[15].
  • John Ferguson held the position of Member of the Queensland Legislative Council[16].
  • John Ferguson is recorded as male[17].
  • John Ferguson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Ferguson was affiliated with the Free Trade Party[19].
  • John Ferguson's Commons category is recorded as John Ferguson (Australian politician)[20].
  • John Ferguson's family name is recorded as Ferguson[21].
  • John Ferguson's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Ferguson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • John Ferguson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scottish Gaelic[24].
  • John Ferguson's different from is recorded as John Maxwell Ferguson[25].
  • John Ferguson's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Ferguson's place of birth was Kenmore[2]. He was born on March 15, 1830[3]. Scottish Gaelic was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and carpenter[7]. Positions held include member of the Australian Senate[14], a position[27], in Australia[28]; Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[15]; and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council[16].

Personal Life

Among John Ferguson's spouses was Eliza Frances Wiley[10]. A child of him was Catherine Jane Ferguson[11]. He was affiliated with the Free Trade Party[19].

Death and Burial

John Ferguson died on March 30, 1906[5]. He passed away in Darling Point[4]. Burial took place at Waverley Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Ferguson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Ferguson born?

John Ferguson's place of birth was Kenmore[2].

Where did John Ferguson die?

John Ferguson passed away in Darling Point[4].

Who was John Ferguson married to?

John Ferguson's spouses include Eliza Frances Wiley[10].

What did John Ferguson do for work?

John Ferguson worked as politician[6] and carpenter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Legislative Assembly of Queensland. Retrieved . parliament.qld.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Legislative Assembly of Queensland. Retrieved . parliament.qld.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kenmore
    Writing language English
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Scottish Gaelic
    Commons category John Ferguson (Australian politician)
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