John Halkett

Governor of the Bahamas and Governor of Tobago
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John Halkett

Summary

John Halkett is a human[1]. He was born on 1768[2]. He died on 1852[3]. He worked as a colonial administrator[4].

Key Facts

  • John Halkett was born on 1768[2].
  • John Halkett died on 1852[3].
  • John Halkett's father was Sir John Wedderburn Halkett of Pitferrane, 4th Bt.[5].
  • John Halkett's mother was Mary Hamilton[6].
  • Among John Halkett's spouses was Anne Todd[7].
  • John Halkett was married to Lady Katherine Douglas[8].
  • A child of John Halkett was Peter Halkett[9].
  • John Halkett held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • John Halkett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Halkett worked as a colonial administrator[4].
  • John Halkett held the position of Q139114345[12].
  • John Halkett held the position of Q139542156[13].
  • John Halkett was educated at University of Glasgow[14].
  • John Halkett's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[15].
  • John Halkett is recorded as male[16].
  • John Halkett's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Halkett's family name is recorded as Halkett[18].
  • John Halkett's given name is recorded as John[19].

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Origins and Family

John Halkett was born on 1768[2]. His father was Sir John Wedderburn Halkett of Pitferrane, 4th Bt.[5]. His mother was Mary Hamilton[6].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1451[22], headquartered in Glasgow[23] and University of St Andrews[15], a public university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1413[26], headquartered in Fife[27].

Career and Affiliations

John Halkett worked as a colonial administrator[4]. Positions held include Q139114345[12] and Q139542156[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Todd[7] and Lady Katherine Douglas[8], 1790–1848[28]. A child of John Halkett was Peter Halkett[9].

Death and Burial

John Halkett died on 1852[3].

FAQs

Who were John Halkett's parents?

John Halkett's father was Sir John Wedderburn Halkett of Pitferrane, 4th Bt.[5]. John Halkett's mother was Mary Hamilton[6].

Who was John Halkett married to?

John Halkett's spouses include Anne Todd[7] and Lady Katherine Douglas[8].

What did John Halkett do for work?

John Halkett worked as colonial administrator[4].

Where did John Halkett go to school?

John Halkett was educated at University of Glasgow[14] and University of St Andrews[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Occupation colonial administrator
    Ixtheo authority id 719904773
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