Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet

British politician
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Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in Auchinleck House[2]. He was born on October 9, 1775[3]. He passed away in Auchtertool[4]. He died on March 27, 1822[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Auchinleck House[2], Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet…
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet died in Auchtertool[4].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was born on October 9, 1775[3].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was born on January 1, 1775[9].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet died on March 27, 1822[5].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet died on January 1, 1822[10].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's father was James Boswell[11].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's mother was Margaret Boswell[12].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was married to Giselle Cumming[13].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was Sir James Boswell of Auchinleck, 2nd Bt.[14].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was Theresa Boswell[15].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's professions included songwriter[6].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet worked as a politician[7].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's professions included writer[8].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[24].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was a member of Roxburghe Club[25].
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Auchinleck House[2], Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet… Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1775[3] and January 1, 1775[9]. His father was James Boswell[11]. His mother was Margaret Boswell[12].

Education

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's education included a stint at Eton College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1818[29]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1812[32]; and member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1820[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[24].

Personal Life

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was married to Giselle Cumming[13]. Children include Sir James Boswell of Auchinleck, 2nd Bt.[14] and Theresa Boswell[15]. He was affiliated with the Tories[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 27, 1822[5] and January 1, 1822[10]. Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet passed away in Auchtertool[4].

FAQs

Where was Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was born in Auchinleck House[2].

Where did Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet died in Auchtertool[4].

Who were Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's father was James Boswell[11]. Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's mother was Margaret Boswell[12].

Who was Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet's spouses include Giselle Cumming[13].

What did Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet worked as songwriter[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet go to school?

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet was educated at Eton College[22].

What awards did Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  16. [38] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . roxburgheclub.org.uk. roxburgheclub.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . 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

Class ancestry

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

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