William Adam
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William Adam
Summary
William Adam is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on August 2, 1751[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on February 17, 1839[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Scotland[2], William Adam…
- William Adam passed away in Edinburgh[4].
- William Adam was born on August 2, 1751[3].
- William Adam died on February 17, 1839[5].
- Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[10].
- William Adam's father was John Adam[11].
- William Adam's mother was Jean Ramsay[12].
- Among William Adam's spouses was Eleanor Elphinstone[13].
- A child of William Adam was John Adam[14].
- A child of William Adam was Charles Adam[15].
- A child of William Adam was William George Adam[16].
- A child of William Adam was Frederick Adam[17].
- A child of William Adam was Clementina Blair[18].
- A child of William Adam was Francis James Adam[19].
- William Adam held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
- William Adam worked as a judge[6].
- William Adam's professions included lawyer[7].
- William Adam's professions included politician[8].
- William Adam held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
- William Adam held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
- William Adam held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
- William Adam held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
- William Adam held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
- William Adam held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[26].
- William Adam's education included a stint at Christ Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Scotland[2], William Adam… he was born on August 2, 1751[3]. His father was John Adam[11]. His mother was Jean Ramsay[12].
Education
Educated at Christ Church[27], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Edinburgh[32], a public university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1583[35], headquartered in Edinburgh[36]; and Royal High School[37], a high school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1128[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1807[43]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1806[48]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[25]; member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[26]; and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[49].
Recognition
William Adam received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[50].
Personal Life
Among William Adam's spouses was Eleanor Elphinstone[13]. Children include John Adam[14], a diplomat[51], 1779–1825[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Charles Adam[15], a politician[54], 1780–1853[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[57]; William George Adam[16], 1781–1839[58]; Frederick Adam[17], a military officer[59], 1784–1853[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[62]; Clementina Blair[18], 1789–1877[63]; and Francis James Adam[19], 1791–1820[64].
Death and Burial
William Adam died on February 17, 1839[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[10].
Why It Matters
William Adam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was William Adam born?
Born in Scotland[2], William Adam…
Where did William Adam die?
William Adam passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Who were William Adam's parents?
William Adam's father was John Adam[11]. William Adam's mother was Jean Ramsay[12].
Who was William Adam married to?
William Adam's spouses include Eleanor Elphinstone[13].
What did William Adam do for work?
William Adam worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].
Where did William Adam go to school?
William Adam was educated at Christ Church[27], University of Edinburgh[32], and Royal High School[37].
What awards did William Adam receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[50].