Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet

British politician (1782-1854)
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Summary

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in West Alvington[2]. He was born on November 13, 1782[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 29, 1854[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's place of birth was West Alvington[2].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet passed away in London[4].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was born on November 13, 1782[3].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was born on November 30, 1782[8].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet died on November 29, 1854[5].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's father was Sir Alexander Grant of Dalvey, 7th Bt.[9].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's mother was Sarah Cray[10].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet worked as a politician[6].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was educated at St John's College[19].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet is recorded as male[20].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[22].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was affiliated with the Conservative Party[23].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was affiliated with the Tories[24].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[25].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's family name is recorded as Grant[26].
  • Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's given name is recorded as Alexander[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's place of birth was West Alvington[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 13, 1782[3] and November 30, 1782[8]. His father was Sir Alexander Grant of Dalvey, 7th Bt.[9]. His mother was Sarah Cray[10].

Education

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's education included a stint at St John's College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1841[30]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1837[33]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1812[36]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1818[39]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1820[42]; and member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1826[45].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Conservative Party[23], a political party[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1834[48], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[49] and Tories[24], a political party[50], in Kingdom of Great Britain[51], founded in 1678[52], headquartered in London[53].

Death and Burial

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet died on November 29, 1854[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet born?

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was born in West Alvington[2].

Where did Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet die?

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet passed away in London[4].

Who were Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's parents?

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's father was Sir Alexander Grant of Dalvey, 7th Bt.[9]. Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet's mother was Sarah Cray[10].

What did Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet do for work?

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet worked as politician[6].

Where did Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet go to school?

Sir Alexander Grant, 8th Baronet was educated at St John's College[19].

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  10. [14] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  26. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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