Samuel Greig

Russian admiral of Scottish origin (1736-1788)
Person human Q546084
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Samuel Greig

Summary

Samuel Greig is a human[1]. He was born in Inverkeithing[2]. He was born on November 30, 1736[3]. He died in Tallinn[4]. He died on October 15, 1788[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Inverkeithing[2], Samuel Greig…
  • Samuel Greig passed away in Tallinn[4].
  • Samuel Greig was born on November 30, 1736[3].
  • Samuel Greig died on October 15, 1788[5].
  • Samuel Greig is buried at St. Mary's Cathedral[8].
  • A child of Samuel Greig was Aleksey Greig[9].
  • A child of Samuel Greig was Samuel Greig Jr.[10].
  • Samuel Greig held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Samuel Greig's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Samuel Greig received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Samuel Greig received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[13].
  • Samuel Greig received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[14].
  • Samuel Greig received the Order of St. Andrew[15].
  • Samuel Greig received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[16].
  • Samuel Greig was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Samuel Greig is recorded as male[18].
  • Samuel Greig's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Samuel Greig's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • Samuel Greig's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Navy[21].
  • Samuel Greig's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Greig[22].
  • Samuel Greig's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[23].
  • Samuel Greig's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[24].
  • Samuel Greig was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[25].
  • Samuel Greig's family name is recorded as Greig[26].
  • Samuel Greig's given name is recorded as Samuel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Inverkeithing[2], Samuel Greig… he was born on November 30, 1736[3].

Career and Affiliations

Samuel Greig's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[13], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[14], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of St. Andrew[15], an order[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1698[36]; and Order of St. George, 2nd class[16], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38].

Personal Life

Children include Aleksey Greig[9], a military personnel[39], 1775–1845[40], of Russian Empire[41], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[42], specialised in navy[43] and Samuel Greig Jr.[10], a diplomat[44], 1778–1805[45], of Russian Empire[46].

Death and Burial

Samuel Greig died on October 15, 1788[5]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. Burial took place at St. Mary's Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Samuel Greig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Greig born?

Samuel Greig's place of birth was Inverkeithing[2].

Where did Samuel Greig die?

Samuel Greig died in Tallinn[4].

What did Samuel Greig do for work?

Samuel Greig worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Samuel Greig receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[14], and Order of St. Andrew[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Q24427269. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . 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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