John Pitcairn

British Marine officer during the American Revolutionary War
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John Pitcairn

Summary

John Pitcairn is a human[1]. Born in Fife[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1722[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on June 17, 1775[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,110 views/month, #7,034 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Pitcairn's place of birth was Fife[2].
  • John Pitcairn passed away in Boston[4].
  • John Pitcairn was born on December 28, 1722[3].
  • John Pitcairn died on June 17, 1775[5].
  • John Pitcairn is buried at Christ Church Cemetery[8].
  • John Pitcairn's father was David Pitcairn[9].
  • John Pitcairn's mother was Catherine Hamilton of Wishaw[10].
  • John Pitcairn was married to Elizabeth Dalrymple[11].
  • A child of John Pitcairn was Anne Pitcairn[12].
  • A child of John Pitcairn was Catherine Pitcairn[13].
  • A child of John Pitcairn was Thomas Pitcairn[14].
  • A child of John Pitcairn was Johanna Pitcairn[15].
  • A child of John Pitcairn was Janet Pitcairn[16].
  • A child of John Pitcairn was Clerke Pitcairn[17].
  • John Pitcairn held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[18].
  • John Pitcairn's professions included military officer[6].
  • John Pitcairn is recorded as male[19].
  • John Pitcairn's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Pitcairn's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[21].
  • John Pitcairn's military branch is recorded as Royal Marines[22].
  • John Pitcairn's Commons category is recorded as John Pitcairn (marine)[23].
  • John Pitcairn's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[24].
  • John Pitcairn was part of the conflict French and Indian War[25].
  • John Pitcairn was part of the conflict Battles of Lexington and Concord[26].
  • John Pitcairn was part of the conflict Battle of Bunker Hill[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Pitcairn was born in Fife[2]. He was born on December 28, 1722[3]. His father was David Pitcairn[9]. His mother was Catherine Hamilton of Wishaw[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Pitcairn worked as a military officer[6].

Personal Life

Among John Pitcairn's spouses was Elizabeth Dalrymple[11]. Children include Anne Pitcairn[12], 1746–1809[28]; Catherine Pitcairn[13], 1752–1835[29]; Thomas Pitcairn[14]; Johanna Pitcairn[15]; Janet Pitcairn[16]; and Clerke Pitcairn[17].

Death and Burial

John Pitcairn died on June 17, 1775[5]. He died in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

John Pitcairn ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,110 views/month, #7,034 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was John Pitcairn born?

John Pitcairn's place of birth was Fife[2].

Where did John Pitcairn die?

John Pitcairn passed away in Boston[4].

Who were John Pitcairn's parents?

John Pitcairn's father was David Pitcairn[9]. John Pitcairn's mother was Catherine Hamilton of Wishaw[10].

Who was John Pitcairn married to?

John Pitcairn's spouses include Elizabeth Dalrymple[11].

What did John Pitcairn do for work?

John Pitcairn worked as military officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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