Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet

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…
• 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 3 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].