Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet

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Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on January 16, 1805[2]. He died on July 26, 1886[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was born on January 16, 1805[2].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet died on July 26, 1886[3].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet died on July 27, 1886[6].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's father was John Matheson of Attadale[7].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's mother was Margaret Matheson[8].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was married to Lavinia Mary Stapleton[9].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was married to Mary Macleod[10].
  • Among Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's spouses was Eleanor Irving Perceval[11].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was Sir Kenneth James Matheson, 2nd Baronet[12].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was Mary Isabella Matheson[13].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was Flora Matheson[14].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was Hylda Nora Grace Matheson[15].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was Sir Alexander Matheson, 3rd Baronet[16].
  • A child of Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was Sir Roderick Mackenzie Chisholm Matheson of Lochalsh, 4th Bt.[17].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[4].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet was born on January 16, 1805[2]. His father was John Matheson of Attadale[7]. His mother was Margaret Matheson[8].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30]; member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1880[33]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1865[36]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1859[39]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1857[42]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1852[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lavinia Mary Stapleton[9], 1832–1855[46]; Mary Macleod[10]; and Eleanor Irving Perceval[11], 1831–1879[47]. Children include Sir Kenneth James Matheson, 2nd Baronet[12], 1854–1920[48]; Mary Isabella Matheson[13]; Flora Matheson[14], 1866–1927[49]; Hylda Nora Grace Matheson[15]; Sir Alexander Matheson, 3rd Baronet[16], a politician[50], 1861–1929[51], of Australia[52]; and Sir Roderick Mackenzie Chisholm Matheson of Lochalsh, 4th Bt.[17], 1861–1944[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 26, 1886[3] and July 27, 1886[6].

Why It Matters

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

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

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's father was John Matheson of Attadale[7]. Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's mother was Margaret Matheson[8].

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

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet's spouses include Lavinia Mary Stapleton[9], Mary Macleod[10], and Eleanor Irving Perceval[11].

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

Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet worked as politician[4].

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Class ancestry

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

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