Thomas Maitland

British Army officer and colonial governor (1760-1824)
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Thomas Maitland
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Thomas Maitland

Summary

Thomas Maitland is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on March 10, 1760[3]. He died in Crown Colony of Malta[4]. He died on January 17, 1824[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Maitland was born in Scotland[2].
  • Thomas Maitland died in Crown Colony of Malta[4].
  • Thomas Maitland was born on March 10, 1760[3].
  • Thomas Maitland died on January 17, 1824[5].
  • Thomas Maitland died on January 1, 1824[8].
  • Thomas Maitland's father was James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale[9].
  • Thomas Maitland's mother was Mary Lombe[10].
  • Thomas Maitland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Thomas Maitland held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Thomas Maitland's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas Maitland held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Thomas Maitland held the position of Member of Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • Thomas Maitland held the position of Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[15].
  • Thomas Maitland held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Thomas Maitland held the position of Governor of British Ceylon[17].
  • Thomas Maitland held the position of General Officer Commanding, Ceylon[18].
  • Thomas Maitland received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Thomas Maitland received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[20].
  • Thomas Maitland received the Grand Master of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Thomas Maitland is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Maitland's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Maitland's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Thomas Maitland's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Maitland (British Army officer)[25].
  • Thomas Maitland's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Thomas Maitland's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Maitland's place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on March 10, 1760[3]. His father was James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale[9]. His mother was Mary Lombe[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Maitland worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1812[30]; Member of Parliament of Great Britain[14], a position[31], in Kingdom of Great Britain[32], founded in 1707[33]; Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands[15]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Governor of British Ceylon[17], a position[36], in British Empire[37], founded in 1795[38]; and General Officer Commanding, Ceylon[18], a position[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[20], a grade of an order[43]; and Grand Master of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1824[5] and January 1, 1824[8]. Thomas Maitland passed away in Crown Colony of Malta[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Maitland ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Maitland born?

Thomas Maitland's place of birth was Scotland[2].

Where did Thomas Maitland die?

Thomas Maitland died in Crown Colony of Malta[4].

Who were Thomas Maitland's parents?

Thomas Maitland's father was James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale[9]. Thomas Maitland's mother was Mary Lombe[10].

What did Thomas Maitland do for work?

Thomas Maitland worked as politician[6].

What awards did Thomas Maitland receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[20], and Grand Master of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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  15. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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