Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet

Scottish politician (1787-1867)
Person human Q7526860
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Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet

Summary

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Penicuik House[2], he… he was born on November 19, 1787[3]. He passed away in Penicuik House[4]. He died on December 23, 1867[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was born in Penicuik House[2].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet passed away in Penicuik House[4].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was born on November 19, 1787[3].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was born on 1787[8].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet died on December 23, 1867[5].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet is buried at St Mungo's Church, High Street, Penicuik[9].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's father was James Clerk[10].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's mother was Janet Irving[11].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was married to Maria Anne Law[12].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was married to Maria Anne Clerk[13].
  • A child of Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was Elizabeth Harriette Clerk[14].
  • A child of Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was Sir James Clerk of Penicuik, 7th Bt.[15].
  • A child of Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was George Edward Clerk[16].
  • A child of Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was John Clerk[17].
  • A child of Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was Edward Clerk[18].
  • A child of Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was Alexander Clerk[19].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's professions included politician[6].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was born in Penicuik House[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 19, 1787[3] and 1787[8]. His father was James Clerk[10]. His mother was Janet Irving[11].

Education

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's education included a stint at Royal High School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1847[33]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1841[36]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1837[39]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1835[42]; and member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1831[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Anne Law[12], 1791–1866[48] and Maria Anne Clerk[13], 1788–1866[49]. Children include Elizabeth Harriette Clerk[14], 1834–1909[50]; Sir James Clerk of Penicuik, 7th Bt.[15], 1812–1870[51]; George Edward Clerk[16]; John Clerk[17]; Edward Clerk[18]; and Alexander Clerk[19]. Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was affiliated with the Tories[52].

Death and Burial

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet died on December 23, 1867[5]. He passed away in Penicuik House[4]. Burial took place at St Mungo's Church, High Street, Penicuik[9].

Why It Matters

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet born?

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's place of birth was Penicuik House[2].

Where did Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet die?

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet passed away in Penicuik House[4].

Who were Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's parents?

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's father was James Clerk[10]. Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's mother was Janet Irving[11].

Who was Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet married to?

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet's spouses include Maria Anne Law[12] and Maria Anne Clerk[13].

What did Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet do for work?

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet worked as politician[6].

Where did Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet go to school?

Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet was educated at Royal High School[28].

What awards did Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[47].

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  11. [24] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [27] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  23. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [46] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . wikidata.org.
  28. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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