John Malcolm

British/Scottish politician and historian (1769-1833)
Person human Q1700959
John Malcolm
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John Malcolm

Summary

John Malcolm is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dumfriesshire[2]. He was born on May 2, 1769[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 30, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dumfriesshire[2], John Malcolm…
  • John Malcolm passed away in London[4].
  • John Malcolm was born on May 2, 1769[3].
  • John Malcolm died on May 30, 1833[5].
  • John Malcolm died on May 31, 1833[10].
  • John Malcolm is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
  • John Malcolm's father was George Malcolm[13].
  • John Malcolm's mother was Margaret Pasley[14].
  • Among John Malcolm's spouses was Isabella Charlotte Campbell[15].
  • A child of John Malcolm was Margaret Cockburn-Campbell[16].
  • A child of John Malcolm was George Alexander Malcolm[17].
  • A child of John Malcolm was Charlotte Olympia Malcolm[18].
  • A child of John Malcolm was Anne Amelia Malcolm[19].
  • A child of John Malcolm was Catherine Wellesley Malcolm[20].
  • John Malcolm held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • John Malcolm held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • John Malcolm's professions included politician[6].
  • John Malcolm worked as a historian[7].
  • John Malcolm worked as a writer[8].
  • John Malcolm held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • John Malcolm held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • John Malcolm held the position of Governor of Bombay[25].
  • John Malcolm received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • John Malcolm received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dumfriesshire[2], John Malcolm… he was born on May 2, 1769[3]. His father was George Malcolm[13]. His mother was Margaret Pasley[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1830[30]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1831[33]; and Governor of Bombay[25], a position[34], in India[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40].

Personal Life

John Malcolm was married to Isabella Charlotte Campbell[15]. Children include Margaret Cockburn-Campbell[16], a writer[41], 1808–1841[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; George Alexander Malcolm[17], a military leader[44], 1810–1888[45], awarded the Order of the Bath[46]; Charlotte Olympia Malcolm[18], 1811–1886[47]; Anne Amelia Malcolm[19]; and Catherine Wellesley Malcolm[20], 1815–1891[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 30, 1833[5] and May 31, 1833[10]. John Malcolm passed away in London[4]. Recorded place of burial include Westminster Abbey[11] and Kensal Green Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Malcolm ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was John Malcolm born?

John Malcolm's place of birth was Dumfriesshire[2].

Where did John Malcolm die?

John Malcolm died in London[4].

Who were John Malcolm's parents?

John Malcolm's father was George Malcolm[13]. John Malcolm's mother was Margaret Pasley[14].

Who was John Malcolm married to?

John Malcolm's spouses include Isabella Charlotte Campbell[15].

What did John Malcolm do for work?

John Malcolm worked as politician[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

What awards did John Malcolm receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . The Peerage. 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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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