Matthew Blakiston

British politician
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Matthew Blakiston

Summary

Matthew Blakiston is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1702[2]. He died on July 14, 1774[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and military officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Matthew Blakiston was born on January 1, 1702[2].
  • Matthew Blakiston died on July 14, 1774[3].
  • Matthew Blakiston's father was George Blakiston[6].
  • Matthew Blakiston's mother was Elizabeth Kay[7].
  • Matthew Blakiston was married to Margaret Hall[8].
  • Matthew Blakiston was married to Mary (?)[9].
  • Matthew Blakiston was married to Annabella Bayley[10].
  • A child of Matthew Blakiston was Charles George Blakiston[11].
  • A child of Matthew Blakiston was Sir Matthew Blakiston, 2nd Bt.[12].
  • A child of Matthew Blakiston was Charles Blakiston[13].
  • Matthew Blakiston's professions included politician[4].
  • Matthew Blakiston's professions included military officer[5].
  • Matthew Blakiston held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[14].
  • Matthew Blakiston held the position of Lord Mayor of London[15].
  • Matthew Blakiston is recorded as male[16].
  • Matthew Blakiston's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Matthew Blakiston's noble title is recorded as baronet[18].
  • Matthew Blakiston's noble title is recorded as Blakiston baronets[19].
  • Matthew Blakiston's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Matthew Blakiston's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • Matthew Blakiston's given name is recorded as Matthew[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew Blakiston was born on January 1, 1702[2]. His father was George Blakiston[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Kay[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and military officer[5]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London[14], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Lord Mayor of London[15], a position[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1189[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Hall[8], Mary (?)[9], and Annabella Bayley[10]. Children include Charles George Blakiston[11]; Sir Matthew Blakiston, 2nd Bt.[12], 1761–1806[28]; and Charles Blakiston[13].

Death and Burial

Matthew Blakiston died on July 14, 1774[3].

FAQs

Who were Matthew Blakiston's parents?

Matthew Blakiston's father was George Blakiston[6]. Matthew Blakiston's mother was Elizabeth Kay[7].

Who was Matthew Blakiston married to?

Matthew Blakiston's spouses include Margaret Hall[8], Mary (?)[9], and Annabella Bayley[10].

What did Matthew Blakiston do for work?

Matthew Blakiston worked as politician[4] and military officer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Spouse Margaret Hall, Mary (?), Annabella Bayley
    Date of birth +1702-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Position held Sheriff of the City of London, Lord Mayor of London
    The peerage person id p16787.htm#i167861
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