Michael Ancram

British politician and peer (1945–2024)
Person human Q332962
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Michael Ancram

Summary

Michael Ancram is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 7, 1945[3]. He died on October 1, 2024[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (695 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Michael Ancram was born in London[2].
  • Michael Ancram was born on July 7, 1945[3].
  • Michael Ancram died on October 1, 2024[4].
  • Michael Ancram's father was Peter Kerr, 12th Marquess of Lothian[8].
  • Michael Ancram's mother was Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian[9].
  • Among Michael Ancram's spouses was Jane Kerr, 16th Lady Herries of Terregles[10].
  • A child of Michael Ancram was Sarah Kerr[11].
  • A child of Michael Ancram was Clare Kerr[12].
  • A child of Michael Ancram was Mary Kerr[13].
  • Michael Ancram held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Michael Ancram's professions included politician[5].
  • Michael Ancram's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Michael Ancram held the position of Shadow Foreign Secretary[15].
  • Michael Ancram held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence[16].
  • Michael Ancram held the position of Leader of the Conservative Party[17].
  • Michael Ancram held the position of Chairman of the Conservative Party[18].
  • Michael Ancram held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Michael Ancram held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Michael Ancram was educated at Christ Church[21].
  • Michael Ancram's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Michael Ancram was educated at Ampleforth College[23].
  • Michael Ancram was educated at University of Edinburgh School of Law[24].
  • Michael Ancram was a member of Faculty of Advocates[25].
  • Michael Ancram is recorded as male[26].
  • Michael Ancram's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Ancram was born in London[2]. He was born on July 7, 1945[3]. His father was Peter Kerr, 12th Marquess of Lothian[8]. His mother was Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian[9].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[21], University of Edinburgh[22], Ampleforth College[23], and University of Edinburgh School of Law[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Shadow Foreign Secretary[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1955[30]; Shadow Secretary of State for Defence[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1964[33]; Leader of the Conservative Party[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1834[36]; Chairman of the Conservative Party[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1911[39]; member of the House of Lords[19], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Personal Life

Michael Ancram was married to Jane Kerr, 16th Lady Herries of Terregles[10]. Children include Sarah Kerr[11], 1976–1976[45]; Clare Kerr[12]; and Mary Kerr[13]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[46].

Death and Burial

Michael Ancram died on October 1, 2024[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Ancram ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (695 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Michael Ancram born?

Born in London[2], Michael Ancram…

Who were Michael Ancram's parents?

Michael Ancram's father was Peter Kerr, 12th Marquess of Lothian[8]. Michael Ancram's mother was Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian[9].

Who was Michael Ancram married to?

Michael Ancram's spouses include Jane Kerr, 16th Lady Herries of Terregles[10].

What did Michael Ancram do for work?

Michael Ancram worked as politician[5] and aristocrat[6].

Where did Michael Ancram go to school?

Michael Ancram was educated at Christ Church[21], University of Edinburgh[22], Ampleforth College[23], and University of Edinburgh School of Law[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [46] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [6] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . scotsman.com. scotsman.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, aristocrat
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  2. 21d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Christ Church, University of Edinburgh, Ampleforth College +1
    Member of
    Mother Antonella Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian
    Prabook id 879069
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