Patrick Lindesay

British soldier and Acting Governor of New South Wales; (1778-1839)
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Patrick Lindesay

Summary

Patrick Lindesay is a human[1]. He was born in Musselburgh[2]. He was born on February 24, 1778[3]. He passed away in Portobello[4]. He died on March 14, 1839[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Musselburgh[2], Patrick Lindesay…
  • Patrick Lindesay passed away in Portobello[4].
  • Patrick Lindesay was born on February 24, 1778[3].
  • Patrick Lindesay died on March 14, 1839[5].
  • Patrick Lindesay is buried at St Michael’s Kirk, Inveresk[8].
  • Patrick Lindesay's father was John Lindsay[9].
  • Patrick Lindesay's mother was Margaret Maria Halkett[10].
  • Patrick Lindesay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Patrick Lindesay held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Patrick Lindesay's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Patrick Lindesay's professions included politician[7].
  • Patrick Lindesay held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13].
  • Patrick Lindesay held the position of Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales[14].
  • Patrick Lindesay's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Patrick Lindesay is recorded as male[16].
  • Patrick Lindesay's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Patrick Lindesay's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Patrick Lindesay's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Lindesay[19].
  • Patrick Lindesay's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[20].
  • Patrick Lindesay's family name is recorded as Lindesay[21].
  • Patrick Lindesay's given name is recorded as Patrick[22].
  • Patrick Lindesay's depicted by is recorded as Major-General Sir Patrick Lindsay, 1778 - 1839. Soldier[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Patrick Lindesay was born in Musselburgh[2]. He was born on February 24, 1778[3]. His father was John Lindsay[9]. His mother was Margaret Maria Halkett[10].

Education

Patrick Lindesay's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[13] and Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales[14], a position[24], in Australia[25], founded in 1788[26].

Death and Burial

Patrick Lindesay died on March 14, 1839[5]. He died in Portobello[4]. He is buried at St Michael’s Kirk, Inveresk[8].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Lindesay born?

Patrick Lindesay was born in Musselburgh[2].

Where did Patrick Lindesay die?

Patrick Lindesay died in Portobello[4].

Who were Patrick Lindesay's parents?

Patrick Lindesay's father was John Lindsay[9]. Patrick Lindesay's mother was Margaret Maria Halkett[10].

What did Patrick Lindesay do for work?

Patrick Lindesay worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did Patrick Lindesay go to school?

Patrick Lindesay was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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