Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet

Scottish historical writer, art historian, and politician (1818–1878)
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Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet

Summary

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Kirkintilloch[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1818[3]. He died in Venice[4]. He died on January 15, 1878[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], politician[7], historian[8], bibliographer[9], and collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kirkintilloch[2], Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet…
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet passed away in Venice[4].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was born on March 8, 1818[3].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet died on January 15, 1878[5].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's father was Archibald Stirling, 14th of Keir and 11th of Cadder[12].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Maxwell[13].
  • Among Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's spouses was Caroline Norton[14].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was married to Lady Anne Leslie-Melville[15].
  • A child of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was Sir John Stirling-Maxwell, 10th Baronet[16].
  • A child of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was Archibald Stirling[17].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's professions included art historian[6].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet worked as a politician[7].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet worked as a historian[8].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's professions included bibliographer[9].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's professions included collector[10].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet worked as a writer[19].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's education included a stint at Trinity College[25].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet is recorded as male[26].
  • Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kirkintilloch[2], Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet… he was born on March 8, 1818[3]. His father was Archibald Stirling, 14th of Keir and 11th of Cadder[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Maxwell[13].

Education

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was educated at Trinity College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], politician[7], historian[8], bibliographer[9], collector[10], and writer[19]. Positions held include member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1865[33]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1859[36]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1857[39]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1852[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Caroline Norton[14], a writer[43], 1808–1877[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45] and Lady Anne Leslie-Melville[15], 1826–1874[46]. Children include Sir John Stirling-Maxwell, 10th Baronet[16], a politician[47], 1866–1956[48], of United Kingdom[49] and Archibald Stirling[17], a military officer[50], 1867–1931[51], of United Kingdom[52]. Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was affiliated with the Conservative Party[53].

Death and Burial

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet died on January 15, 1878[5]. He passed away in Venice[4].

Why It Matters

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet born?

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's place of birth was Kirkintilloch[2].

Where did Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet die?

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet died in Venice[4].

Who were Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's parents?

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's father was Archibald Stirling, 14th of Keir and 11th of Cadder[12]. Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Maxwell[13].

Who was Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet married to?

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet's spouses include Caroline Norton[14] and Lady Anne Leslie-Melville[15].

What did Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet do for work?

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet worked as art historian[6], politician[7], historian[8], bibliographer[9], and collector[10].

Where did Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet go to school?

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet was educated at Trinity College[25].

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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