John Nairne

Nairne, John, styled third Lord Nairne and Jacobite second earl of Nairne (1690/91–1770), Jacobite army officer
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John Nairne

Summary

John Nairne is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1690[2]. He died on January 1, 1770[3]. He worked as a King's Printer for Scotland[4].

Key Facts

  • John Nairne was born on January 1, 1690[2].
  • John Nairne was born on 1695[5].
  • John Nairne died on January 1, 1770[3].
  • John Nairne died on July 11, 1770[6].
  • John Nairne's father was William Murray, 2nd Lord Nairne[7].
  • John Nairne's mother was Margaret, 2nd Lady Nairne[8].
  • John Nairne was married to Lady Catherine Murray[9].
  • A child of John Nairne was James Nairne[10].
  • A child of John Nairne was William Nairne[11].
  • A child of John Nairne was John Nairne[12].
  • A child of John Nairne was unknown son Murray[13].
  • A child of John Nairne was unknown son Murray[14].
  • John Nairne's professions included King's Printer for Scotland[4].
  • John Nairne is recorded as male[15].
  • John Nairne's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Nairne's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Nairne's partner in business or sport is recorded as Robert Freebairn[18].
  • John Nairne's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1690[2] and 1695[5]. John Nairne's father was William Murray, 2nd Lord Nairne[7]. His mother was Margaret, 2nd Lady Nairne[8].

Career and Affiliations

John Nairne's professions included King's Printer for Scotland[4].

Personal Life

Among John Nairne's spouses was Lady Catherine Murray[9]. Children include James Nairne[10], William Nairne[11], he[12], and unknown son Murray[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1770[3] and July 11, 1770[6].

FAQs

Who were John Nairne's parents?

John Nairne's father was William Murray, 2nd Lord Nairne[7]. John Nairne's mother was Margaret, 2nd Lady Nairne[8].

Who was John Nairne married to?

John Nairne's spouses include Lady Catherine Murray[9].

What did John Nairne do for work?

John Nairne worked as King's Printer for Scotland[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . The Pretender’s Printer. wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The Pretender’s Printer. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child James Nairne, William Nairne, John Nairne +2
    Imported from
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 19727
    The peerage person id p2962.htm#i29619
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