John Macpherson

Scottish governor-general of Nigeria
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John Macpherson

Summary

John Macpherson is a human[1]. He was born on 1898[2]. He died on 1971[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • John Macpherson was born on 1898[2].
  • John Macpherson was born on August 25, 1898[6].
  • John Macpherson died on 1971[3].
  • John Macpherson died on November 5, 1971[7].
  • John Macpherson's professions included military personnel[4].
  • John Macpherson held the position of Governor of Nigeria[8].
  • John Macpherson held the position of Governor-General of Nigeria[9].
  • John Macpherson was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].
  • John Macpherson is recorded as male[11].
  • John Macpherson's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Macpherson's Commons category is recorded as John Stuart Macpherson[13].
  • John Macpherson was part of the conflict World War I[14].
  • John Macpherson's family name is recorded as Macpherson[15].
  • John Macpherson's given name is recorded as John[16].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include 1898[2] and August 25, 1898[6].

Education

John Macpherson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Macpherson worked as a military personnel[4]. Positions held include Governor of Nigeria[8] and Governor-General of Nigeria[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1971[3] and November 5, 1971[7].

Why It Matters

John Macpherson is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

What did John Macpherson do for work?

John Macpherson worked as military personnel[4].

Where did John Macpherson go to school?

John Macpherson was educated at University of Edinburgh[10].

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  4. 20w ago · ~2026-96167-5 · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Macpherson-2824
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