John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton

Scottish noble
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John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton

Summary

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1608[2]. He passed away in Tangier[3]. He died on July 3, 1674[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5].

Key Facts

  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton died in Tangier[3].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was born on January 1, 1608[2].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton died on July 3, 1674[4].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's father was Robert Middleton[6].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's mother was Helen Strachan[7].
  • Among John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's spouses was Grizel Durham[8].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was married to Lady Martha Carey[9].
  • A child of John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was Charles Middleton, 2nd Earl of Middleton[10].
  • A child of John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was John Middleton[11].
  • A child of John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was Helen Middleton[12].
  • A child of John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was Lady Grizel Middleton[13].
  • A child of John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was Elizabeth Spelman[14].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton worked as a military personnel[5].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton held the position of military officer[16].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[17].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton is recorded as male[18].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's Commons category is recorded as John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton[21].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton was born on January 1, 1608[2]. His father was Robert Middleton[6]. His mother was Helen Strachan[7].

Career and Affiliations

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton worked as a military personnel[5]. Positions held include military officer[16], a military profession[25] and Member of the Parliament of Scotland[17], a position[26], in Kingdom of Scotland[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Grizel Durham[8] and Lady Martha Carey[9], an aristocrat[28], 1635–1705[29]. Children include Charles Middleton, 2nd Earl of Middleton[10], a politician[30], 1649–1719[31], of Kingdom of Scotland[32]; John Middleton[11], 1668–1696[33]; Helen Middleton[12], 1645–1708[34]; Lady Grizel Middleton[13]; and Elizabeth Spelman[14], an aristocrat[35], 1672–1748[36].

Death and Burial

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton died on July 3, 1674[4]. He passed away in Tangier[3].

FAQs

Where did John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton die?

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton passed away in Tangier[3].

Who were John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's parents?

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's father was Robert Middleton[6]. John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's mother was Helen Strachan[7].

Who was John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton married to?

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton's spouses include Grizel Durham[8] and Lady Martha Carey[9].

What did John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton do for work?

John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton worked as military personnel[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Charles Middleton, 2nd Earl of Middleton, John Middleton, Helen Middleton +2
    Military branch British Army
    Occupation
    Place of death Tangier
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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