John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel

British politician (1905-1992)
Person human Q6246292
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John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel

Summary

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1905[3]. He died on August 17, 1992[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel was born on October 26, 1905[3].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel died on August 17, 1992[4].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel died on October 17, 1992[7].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's father was Joseph Paton Maclay, 1st Baron Maclay[8].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's mother was Martha Strang[9].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel was married to Betty L'Estrange Astley[10].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's professions included politician[5].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[13].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's education included a stint at Winchester College[20].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel is recorded as male[22].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's noble title is recorded as Viscount Muirshiel[24].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[25].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's sport is recorded as rowing[26].
  • John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's family name is recorded as Maclay[27].

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Origins and Family

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on October 26, 1905[3]. His father was Joseph Paton Maclay, 1st Baron Maclay[8]. His mother was Martha Strang[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Winchester College[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1382[34], headquartered in Winchester[35].

Career and Affiliations

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Scotland[13], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1705[38]; member of the House of Lords[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1959[46]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1955[49]; and member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1951[52].

Recognition

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

Personal Life

Among John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's spouses was Betty L'Estrange Astley[10]. He was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 17, 1992[4] and October 17, 1992[7].

Why It Matters

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Where was John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel born?

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Who were John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's parents?

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's father was Joseph Paton Maclay, 1st Baron Maclay[8]. John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's mother was Martha Strang[9].

Who was John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel married to?

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel's spouses include Betty L'Estrange Astley[10].

What did John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel do for work?

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel worked as politician[5].

Where did John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel go to school?

John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel was educated at Trinity College[19] and Winchester College[20].

What awards did John Maclay, 1st Viscount Muirshiel receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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