Ralph Abercromby

Scottish soldier and politician; (1734-1801)
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Ralph Abercromby
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Ralph Abercromby

Summary

Ralph Abercromby is a human[1]. Born in Tullibody[2], he… he was born on October 7, 1734[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on March 28, 1801[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Abercromby's place of birth was Tullibody[2].
  • Ralph Abercromby died in Alexandria[4].
  • Ralph Abercromby was born on October 7, 1734[3].
  • Ralph Abercromby died on March 28, 1801[5].
  • Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[9].
  • Ralph Abercromby's father was George Abercromby of Tullibody[10].
  • Ralph Abercromby's mother was Mary Dundas[11].
  • Among Ralph Abercromby's spouses was Mary Abercromby, 1st Baroness Abercromby[12].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby was George Abercromby, 2nd Baron Abercromby[13].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby was James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline[14].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby was John Abercromby[15].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby was Alexander Abercromby[16].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby was Anne Abercromby[17].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby was Mary Abercromby[18].
  • Ralph Abercromby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Ralph Abercromby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Ralph Abercromby worked as a military officer[6].
  • Ralph Abercromby worked as a politician[7].
  • Ralph Abercromby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21].
  • Ralph Abercromby held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • Ralph Abercromby held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • Ralph Abercromby held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Ralph Abercromby was educated at University of Edinburgh[25].
  • Ralph Abercromby's education included a stint at Rugby School[26].
  • Ralph Abercromby's education included a stint at Leipzig University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tullibody[2], Ralph Abercromby… he was born on October 7, 1734[3]. His father was George Abercromby of Tullibody[10]. His mother was Mary Dundas[11].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[25], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Rugby School[26], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1567[34], headquartered in Rugby[35]; and Leipzig University[27], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[23], and member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[24].

Recognition

Ralph Abercromby received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[40].

Personal Life

Ralph Abercromby was married to Mary Abercromby, 1st Baroness Abercromby[12]. Children include George Abercromby, 2nd Baron Abercromby[13], a politician[41], 1770–1843[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline[14], a politician[44], 1776–1858[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47]; John Abercromby[15], a politician[48], 1772–1817[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[51]; Alexander Abercromby[16], a politician[52], 1784–1853[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54], awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class[55]; Anne Abercromby[17], 1770–1844[56]; and Mary Abercromby[18].

Death and Burial

Ralph Abercromby died on March 28, 1801[5]. He died in Alexandria[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Ralph Abercromby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Abercromby born?

Ralph Abercromby's place of birth was Tullibody[2].

Where did Ralph Abercromby die?

Ralph Abercromby died in Alexandria[4].

Who were Ralph Abercromby's parents?

Ralph Abercromby's father was George Abercromby of Tullibody[10]. Ralph Abercromby's mother was Mary Dundas[11].

Who was Ralph Abercromby married to?

Ralph Abercromby's spouses include Mary Abercromby, 1st Baroness Abercromby[12].

What did Ralph Abercromby do for work?

Ralph Abercromby worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Ralph Abercromby go to school?

Ralph Abercromby was educated at University of Edinburgh[25], Rugby School[26], and Leipzig University[27].

What awards did Ralph Abercromby receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[40].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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