Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet

British Member of Parliament (1733–1813)
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Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet

Summary

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on May 7, 1733[2]. He died on September 25, 1813[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and plantation owner[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet was born on May 7, 1733[2].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet was born on May 8, 1733[7].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet died on September 25, 1813[3].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's father was Sir James Fergusson, 2nd Baronet[8].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's mother was Jane Maitland[9].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's professions included plantation owner[5].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[11].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet is recorded as male[18].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[21].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's family name is recorded as Fergusson[22].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's given name is recorded as Adam[23].
  • Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include May 7, 1733[2] and May 8, 1733[7]. Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's father was Sir James Fergusson, 2nd Baronet[8]. His mother was Jane Maitland[9].

Education

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and plantation owner[5]. Positions held include member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[11], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[13], and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[14].

Recognition

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].

Death and Burial

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet died on September 25, 1813[3].

Why It Matters

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's parents?

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's father was Sir James Fergusson, 2nd Baronet[8]. Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet's mother was Jane Maitland[9].

What did Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet do for work?

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet worked as politician[4] and plantation owner[5].

Where did Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet go to school?

Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

What awards did Sir Adam Fergusson, 3rd Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Legacies of British Slave-ownership. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, plantation owner
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Honorific prefix Sir
    History of parliament id 1790-1820/member/fergusson-sir-adam-1733-1813, 1754-1790/member/fergusson-sir-adam-1733-1813
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