Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie

British politician (1743-1823)
Person human Q7660780
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Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie

Summary

Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie is a human[1]. He was born on May 24, 1743[2]. He died on May 2, 1823[3]. He worked as a diarist[4], politician[5], and aristocrat[6].

Key Facts

  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was born on May 24, 1743[2].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was born on January 1, 1743[7].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie died on May 2, 1823[3].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie died on January 1, 1823[8].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's father was John Douglas[9].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's mother was Margaret Gordon[10].
  • Among Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's spouses was Catherine Douglas, Baroness Glenbervie[11].
  • A child of Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was Frederick Sylvester North Douglas[12].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie worked as a diarist[4].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's professions included politician[5].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[15].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[19].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[21].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was educated at University of Aberdeen School of Law[22].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include May 24, 1743[2] and January 1, 1743[7]. Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's father was John Douglas[9]. His mother was Margaret Gordon[10].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[21], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1495[29], headquartered in Aberdeen[30] and University of Aberdeen School of Law[22], a law school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1495[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diarist[4], politician[5], and aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[15]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[16]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1802[39]; member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[19]; and member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

Among Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's spouses was Catherine Douglas, Baroness Glenbervie[11]. A child of him was Frederick Sylvester North Douglas[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 2, 1823[3] and January 1, 1823[8].

FAQs

Who were Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's parents?

Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's father was John Douglas[9]. Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's mother was Margaret Gordon[10].

Who was Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie married to?

Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie's spouses include Catherine Douglas, Baroness Glenbervie[11].

What did Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie do for work?

Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie worked as diarist[4], politician[5], and aristocrat[6].

Where did Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie go to school?

Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie was educated at University of Aberdeen[21] and University of Aberdeen School of Law[22].

What awards did Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  16. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Occupation diarist, politician, aristocrat
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    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation diarist, politician, aristocrat
    Family name Douglas
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