William Baird

Scottish politician
Person human Q11806757
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William Baird

Summary

William Baird is a human[1]. He was born on April 23, 1796[2]. He died on March 8, 1864[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • William Baird was born on April 23, 1796[2].
  • William Baird died on March 8, 1864[3].
  • William Baird's father was Alexander Baird[6].
  • William Baird's mother was Jane Moffat[7].
  • Among William Baird's spouses was Janet Johnstone[8].
  • A child of William Baird was Charlotte Baird[9].
  • A child of William Baird was John Baird[10].
  • A child of William Baird was William Baird[11].
  • A child of William Baird was Mary Elizabeth Baird[12].
  • William Baird held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Baird worked as a politician[4].
  • William Baird held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Baird is recorded as male[15].
  • William Baird's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Baird's family name is recorded as Baird[17].
  • William Baird's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Baird's work location is recorded as London[19].
  • William Baird's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • William Baird's name in native language is recorded as William Baird[21].
  • William Baird's candidacy in election is recorded as 1841 United Kingdom general election[22].

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Origins and Family

William Baird was born on April 23, 1796[2]. His father was Alexander Baird[6]. His mother was Jane Moffat[7].

Career and Affiliations

William Baird's professions included politician[4]. He held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].

Personal Life

Among William Baird's spouses was Janet Johnstone[8]. Children include Charlotte Baird[9], b. 1852[23]; John Baird[10]; he[11], 1848–1918[24]; and Mary Elizabeth Baird[12].

Death and Burial

William Baird died on March 8, 1864[3].

Why It Matters

William Baird ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were William Baird's parents?

William Baird's father was Alexander Baird[6]. William Baird's mother was Jane Moffat[7].

Who was William Baird married to?

William Baird's spouses include Janet Johnstone[8].

What did William Baird do for work?

William Baird worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . assets.parliament.uk. assets.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Janet Johnstone
    Date of birth +1796-04-23T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Rush parliamentary archive id 6519
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