John Lindsay

British naval officer (1737-1788)
Person human Q6244878
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John Lindsay

Summary

John Lindsay is a human[1]. He was born on 1737[2]. He died on June 4, 1788[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Lindsay was born on 1737[2].
  • John Lindsay died on June 4, 1788[3].
  • John Lindsay is buried at Westminster Abbey[7].
  • John Lindsay's father was Sir Alexander Lindsay, 3rd Baronet[8].
  • John Lindsay's mother was Amelia Murray[9].
  • Among John Lindsay's spouses was Mary Milner[10].
  • A child of John Lindsay was Dido Elizabeth Belle[11].
  • A child of John Lindsay was John Edward Lindsay[12].
  • A child of John Lindsay was Ann Lindsay[13].
  • A child of John Lindsay was Elizabeth Lindsay[14].
  • A child of John Lindsay was John Lindsay[15].
  • John Lindsay's professions included politician[4].
  • John Lindsay worked as a naval officer[5].
  • John Lindsay held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • John Lindsay received the Order of the Bath[17].
  • John Lindsay is recorded as male[18].
  • John Lindsay's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Lindsay's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • John Lindsay's Commons category is recorded as Sir John Lindsay[21].
  • John Lindsay's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[22].
  • John Lindsay's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • John Lindsay was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[24].
  • John Lindsay was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[25].
  • John Lindsay's family name is recorded as Lindsay[26].
  • John Lindsay's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Lindsay was born on 1737[2]. His father was Sir Alexander Lindsay, 3rd Baronet[8]. His mother was Amelia Murray[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and naval officer[5]. John Lindsay held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16].

Recognition

John Lindsay received the Order of the Bath[17].

Personal Life

Among John Lindsay's spouses was Mary Milner[10]. Children include Dido Elizabeth Belle[11], a lady's companion[28], 1761–1804[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; John Edward Lindsay[12]; Ann Lindsay[13]; Elizabeth Lindsay[14], 1766–1842[31]; and he[15].

Death and Burial

John Lindsay died on June 4, 1788[3]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

John Lindsay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were John Lindsay's parents?

John Lindsay's father was Sir Alexander Lindsay, 3rd Baronet[8]. John Lindsay's mother was Amelia Murray[9].

Who was John Lindsay married to?

John Lindsay's spouses include Mary Milner[10].

What did John Lindsay do for work?

John Lindsay worked as politician[4] and naval officer[5].

What awards did John Lindsay receive?

Honors received include Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8d ago · NeverDoING · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Sir Alexander Lindsay, 3rd Baronet
    Date of birth +1737-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Uk national archives id F52206
    Occupation politician, naval officer
    + 34 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P373]]: John Lindsay (Royal Navy officer)"
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