Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet

Scottish baronet, historian and Lyons king-of-arms
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Summary

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Perth and Kinross[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1600[3]. He died on January 1, 1658[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Perth and Kinross[2].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was born on January 1, 1600[3].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was born on January 1, 1603[8].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet died on January 1, 1658[4].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet died on February 14, 1657[9].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's father was Sir Michael Balfour of Denmylne[10].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's mother was Joanna Durham[11].
  • Among Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's spouses was Jean Durham[12].
  • Among Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's spouses was Janet Auchinleck[13].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was married to Ann Ayton[14].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was married to Margaret Arnot[15].
  • A child of Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was Elizabeth Balfour[16].
  • A child of Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was Sir Robert Balfour, 2nd Bt.[17].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[18].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's professions included historian[5].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet is recorded as male[19].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[21].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's Commons category is recorded as Sir James Balfour[22].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[23].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's family name is recorded as Balfour[24].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's place of birth was Perth and Kinross[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1600[3] and January 1, 1603[8]. His father was Sir Michael Balfour of Denmylne[10]. His mother was Joanna Durham[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Durham[12]; Janet Auchinleck[13]; Ann Ayton[14]; and Margaret Arnot[15], 1628–1653[28]. Children include Elizabeth Balfour[16] and Sir Robert Balfour, 2nd Bt.[17], 1652–1673[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1658[4] and February 14, 1657[9].

Why It Matters

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet born?

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet was born in Perth and Kinross[2].

Who were Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's parents?

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's father was Sir Michael Balfour of Denmylne[10]. Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's mother was Joanna Durham[11].

Who was Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet married to?

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet's spouses include Jean Durham[12], Janet Auchinleck[13], Ann Ayton[14], and Margaret Arnot[15].

What did Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet do for work?

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet worked as historian[5] and aristocrat[6].

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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Writing language → English
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