John Molson

Canadian politician (1763-1836)
Person human Q282067
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John Molson

Summary

John Molson is a human[1]. He was born in Spalding[2]. He was born on December 28, 1763[3]. He passed away in Boucherville[4]. He died on January 11, 1836[5]. He worked as a politician[6], ship-owner[7], and banker[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Spalding[2], John Molson…
  • John Molson died in Boucherville[4].
  • John Molson was born on December 28, 1763[3].
  • John Molson died on January 11, 1836[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[9].
  • John Molson's father was John Molson, I[10].
  • John Molson's mother was Mary Molson[11].
  • Among John Molson's spouses was Sarah Insley Molson[12].
  • A child of John Molson was William Molson[13].
  • A child of John Molson was Thomas Molson[14].
  • A child of John Molson was John Molson Jr.[15].
  • John Molson held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • John Molson's professions included politician[6].
  • John Molson worked as a ship-owner[7].
  • John Molson's professions included banker[8].
  • John Molson held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada[17].
  • John Molson held the position of Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada[18].
  • John Molson is recorded as male[19].
  • John Molson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Molson's Commons category is recorded as John Molson[21].
  • John Molson's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[22].
  • John Molson's family name is recorded as Molson[23].
  • John Molson's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Molson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Spalding[2], John Molson… he was born on December 28, 1763[3]. His father was he, I[10]. His mother was Mary Molson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], ship-owner[7], and banker[8]. Positions held include Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada[17] and Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada[18].

Personal Life

John Molson was married to Sarah Insley Molson[12]. Children include William Molson[13], a businessperson[26], 1793–1875[27], of Canada[28], awarded the Person of National Historic Significance[29]; Thomas Molson[14], a businessperson[30], 1791–1863[31], of Canada[32]; and John Molson Jr.[15], a businessperson[33], 1787–1860[34], of Canada[35].

Death and Burial

John Molson died on January 11, 1836[5]. He died in Boucherville[4]. Burial took place at Mount Royal Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was John Molson born?

John Molson was born in Spalding[2].

Where did John Molson die?

John Molson died in Boucherville[4].

Who were John Molson's parents?

John Molson's father was John Molson, I[10]. John Molson's mother was Mary Molson[11].

Who was John Molson married to?

John Molson's spouses include Sarah Insley Molson[12].

What did John Molson do for work?

John Molson worked as politician[6], ship-owner[7], and banker[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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