John Laird

British politician (1805-1874)
Person human Q13529962
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John Laird

Summary

John Laird is a human[1]. Born in Greenock[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1805[3]. He died on October 29, 1874[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], shipbuilder[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Laird's place of birth was Greenock[2].
  • John Laird was born on June 14, 1805[3].
  • John Laird died on October 29, 1874[4].
  • John Laird's father was William Laird[9].
  • John Laird's mother was Agnes Macgregor[10].
  • John Laird was married to Elizabeth Hurry[11].
  • A child of John Laird was Henry Hyndman Laird[12].
  • A child of John Laird was William Laird[13].
  • A child of John Laird was MacGregor Laird[14].
  • A child of John Laird was John Laird[15].
  • A child of John Laird was Elizabeth Laird[16].
  • A child of John Laird was Harriet Laird[17].
  • John Laird held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Laird worked as an engineer[5].
  • John Laird's professions included shipbuilder[6].
  • John Laird worked as a politician[7].
  • John Laird held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Laird held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Laird held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • John Laird held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • John Laird is recorded as male[23].
  • John Laird's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Laird was affiliated with the Conservative Party[25].
  • John Laird's Commons category is recorded as John Laird (shipbuilder)[26].
  • John Laird's family name is recorded as Q16871760[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Greenock[2], John Laird… he was born on June 14, 1805[3]. His father was William Laird[9]. His mother was Agnes Macgregor[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5], shipbuilder[6], and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1868[33]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1865[36]; and member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1859[39].

Personal Life

John Laird was married to Elizabeth Hurry[11]. Children include Henry Hyndman Laird[12], 1838–1893[40]; William Laird[13], 1831–1899[41]; MacGregor Laird[14]; he[15]; Elizabeth Laird[16], 1835–1865[42]; and Harriet Laird[17], 1837–1911[43]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[25].

Death and Burial

John Laird died on October 29, 1874[4].

Why It Matters

John Laird ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Laird born?

John Laird was born in Greenock[2].

Who were John Laird's parents?

John Laird's father was William Laird[9]. John Laird's mother was Agnes Macgregor[10].

Who was John Laird married to?

John Laird's spouses include Elizabeth Hurry[11].

What did John Laird do for work?

John Laird worked as engineer[5], shipbuilder[6], and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 15894
    Name in native language John Laird
    Given name John
    Grace's guide id John_Laird
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