John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie

British politician (1847-1887)
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John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie

Summary

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie is a human[1]. He was born in Fraserburgh[2]. He was born on January 29, 1847[3]. He died in Le Havre[4]. He died on November 25, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was born in Fraserburgh[2].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie passed away in Le Havre[4].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was born on January 29, 1847[3].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie died on November 25, 1887[5].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's father was George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie[9].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's mother was Sarah Frances Robertson[10].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was married to Lady Ida Bennet[11].
  • A child of John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was Arthur Ramsay, 14th Earl of Dalhousie[12].
  • A child of John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was Alexander Ramsay[13].
  • A child of John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was Patrick Ramsay[14].
  • A child of John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was Charles Ramsay[15].
  • A child of John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was Ronald Ramsay[16].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • British English was John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's native language[18].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's professions included politician[6].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's professions included aristocrat[7].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[19].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of heir apparent[22].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of equerry[23].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie held the position of Lord-in-waiting[24].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was educated at Charterhouse School[25].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's education included a stint at Balliol College[26].
  • John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie received the Order of the Thistle[27].

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Origins and Family

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was born in Fraserburgh[2]. He was born on January 29, 1847[3]. His father was George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie[9]. His mother was Sarah Frances Robertson[10]. British English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Charterhouse School[25], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1611[30], headquartered in Godalming[31] and Balliol College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Scotland[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1705[38]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1880[41]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1801[44]; heir apparent[22], a position[45]; equerry[23], a profession[46]; and Lord-in-waiting[24], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48].

Recognition

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie received the Order of the Thistle[27].

Personal Life

Among John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's spouses was Lady Ida Bennet[11]. Children include Arthur Ramsay, 14th Earl of Dalhousie[12], a justice of the peace[49], 1878–1928[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51]; Alexander Ramsay[13], a military personnel[52], 1881–1972[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54], awarded the Distinguished Service Order[55]; Patrick Ramsay[14], a diplomat[56], 1879–1962[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[59]; Charles Ramsay[15], 1885–1926[60]; and Ronald Ramsay[16], 1885–1909[61], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[62]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[63].

Death and Burial

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie died on November 25, 1887[5]. He died in Le Havre[4]. The cause of death was disease[64].

Why It Matters

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie born?

Born in Fraserburgh[2], John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie…

Where did John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie die?

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie passed away in Le Havre[4].

Who were John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's parents?

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's father was George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie[9]. John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's mother was Sarah Frances Robertson[10].

Who was John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie married to?

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie's spouses include Lady Ida Bennet[11].

What did John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie do for work?

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Where did John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie go to school?

John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie was educated at Charterhouse School[25] and Balliol College[26].

What awards did John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle[27].

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