Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline

British diplomat (1803–1868)
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Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline

Summary

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on April 6, 1803[3]. He died in Midlothian[4]. He died on July 2, 1868[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6].

Key Facts

  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's place of birth was Scotland[2].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline passed away in Midlothian[4].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was born on April 6, 1803[3].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline died on July 2, 1868[5].
  • 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].
  • Among Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's spouses was Lady Mary Elizabeth Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[9].
  • A child of Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was Mary Catherine Elizabeth Abercromby[10].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sardinia[12].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[13].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[14].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline held the position of ambassador of Tuscany to the Great Britain[15].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was employed by Foreign Office[16].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was educated at Peterhouse[17].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's education included a stint at Eton College[18].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline is recorded as male[22].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's given name is recorded as Ralph[24].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scotland[2], Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline… he was born on April 6, 1803[3]. His father was James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline[7]. His mother was Mary Anne Leigh[8].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1284[29] and Eton College[18], a public school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1440[32].

Career and Affiliations

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's professions included diplomat[6]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[16]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sardinia[12]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[13], a position[33], in Netherlands[34]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the German Confederation[14]; and ambassador of Tuscany to the Great Britain[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Personal Life

Among Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline's spouses was Lady Mary Elizabeth Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound[9]. A child of him was Mary Catherine Elizabeth Abercromby[10].

Death and Burial

Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline died on July 2, 1868[5]. He passed away in Midlothian[4].

FAQs

Where was Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline born?

Born in Scotland[2], Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline…

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 diplomat[6].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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