Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet

British Army general (1757-1829)
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Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet
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Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet

Summary

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. Born in East Lothian[2], he… he was born on December 6, 1757[3]. He died in Crieff[4]. He died on August 18, 1829[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet was born in East Lothian[2].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet died in Crieff[4].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet was born on December 6, 1757[3].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet died on August 18, 1829[5].
  • Burial took place at Ochtertyre Burial-Ground next to Ochtertyre Mausoleum, Monzievaird[9].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's father was William Baird, 5th of Newbyth[10].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's mother was Alicia Johnston[11].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet was married to Anne Preston Menzies Campbell Preston[12].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's professions included politician[6].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[15].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet received the baronet[17].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[18].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as Baird baronets[21].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's Commons category is recorded as Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet[23].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet was part of the conflict Second Anglo-Mysore War[25].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet was part of the conflict Third Anglo-Mysore War[26].
  • Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet was part of the conflict Fourth Anglo-Mysore War[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's place of birth was East Lothian[2]. He was born on December 6, 1757[3]. His father was William Baird, 5th of Newbyth[10]. His mother was Alicia Johnston[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and baronet[17], an order of chivalry[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Personal Life

Among Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's spouses was Anne Preston Menzies Campbell Preston[12].

Death and Burial

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet died on August 18, 1829[5]. He died in Crieff[4]. He is buried at Ochtertyre Burial-Ground next to Ochtertyre Mausoleum, Monzievaird[9].

Why It Matters

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet born?

Born in East Lothian[2], Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet…

Where did Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet die?

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet passed away in Crieff[4].

Who were Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's father was William Baird, 5th of Newbyth[10]. Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's mother was Alicia Johnston[11].

Who was Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet's spouses include Anne Preston Menzies Campbell Preston[12].

What did Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16] and baronet[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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