Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline

British diplomat (1803–1868)
Person human Q2129508
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Summary

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was born on April 6, 1803[1], in Scotland[2]. He died on July 2, 1868[3], in Midlothian[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline[7]
  • Mother: Mary Anne Leigh[8]
  • Spouse: Lady Mary Elizabeth Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[9]
  • Child: Mary Catherine Elizabeth Abercromby[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Position held: ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sardinia[12], ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[13], ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[14], ambassador of Tuscany to the Great Britain[15]
  • Employer: Foreign Office[16]
  • Educated at: Peterhouse[17], Eton College[18]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Given name: Ralph[23]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Writing language: English[26]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline born?

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's place of birth was Scotland[2].

Where did Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline die?

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline died in Midlothian[4].

Who were Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's parents?

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's father was James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline[7]. Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's mother was Mary Anne Leigh[8].

Who was Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline married to?

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's spouses include Lady Mary Elizabeth Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[9].

What did Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline do for work?

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline worked as a diplomat[5].

Where did Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline go to school?

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was educated at Peterhouse[17] and Eton College[18].

What awards did Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Former Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783 – 2002, Part 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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