William Fergusson Irvine

British antiquarian (1869-1962)
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William Fergusson Irvine

Summary

William Fergusson Irvine is a human[1]. His place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on +1869-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ruthin[4]. He died on +1962-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], businessperson[7], writer[8], and editor[9].

Key Facts

  • William Fergusson Irvine was born in Birkenhead[2].
  • William Fergusson Irvine died in Ruthin[4].
  • William Fergusson Irvine was born on +1869-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Fergusson Irvine died on +1962-03-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Fergusson Irvine's father was James Irvine[10].
  • William Fergusson Irvine's mother was Elizabeth Hickson[11].
  • Among William Fergusson Irvine's spouses was Lilian Davies-Colley[12].
  • A child of William Fergusson Irvine was Andrew Comyn Irvine[13].
  • A child of William Fergusson Irvine was Lieut. Col. Hugh Colley Irvine[14].
  • A child of William Fergusson Irvine was Kenneth Neville Irvine[15].
  • A child of William Fergusson Irvine was Thomas Irvine[16].
  • A child of William Fergusson Irvine was Evelyn Victoria Irvine[17].
  • A child of William Fergusson Irvine was Alexander Scott Irvine[18].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • William Fergusson Irvine's professions included historian[6].
  • William Fergusson Irvine worked as a businessperson[7].
  • William Fergusson Irvine worked as a writer[8].
  • William Fergusson Irvine's professions included editor[9].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held the position of president[21].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held the position of president[22].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held the position of Sheriff of Merionethshire[23].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held the position of secretary[24].
  • William Fergusson Irvine held the position of secretary[25].
  • William Fergusson Irvine received the honorary degree[26].

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Origins and Family

William Fergusson Irvine's place of birth was Birkenhead[2]. He was born on +1869-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Irvine[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Hickson[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], businessperson[7], writer[8], and editor[9]. Positions held include president[21], a corporate title[27]; Sheriff of Merionethshire[23], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; and secretary[24], a position[30].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary degree[26], an award[31] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[32].

Personal Life

William Fergusson Irvine was married to Lilian Davies-Colley[12]. Children include Andrew Comyn Irvine[13], an explorer[33], 1902–1924[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35]; Lieut. Col. Hugh Colley Irvine[14], 1899–1965[36]; Kenneth Neville Irvine[15], 1906–1988[37]; Thomas Irvine[16], a priest[38], 1913–1985[39]; Evelyn Victoria Irvine[17], 1901–1978[40]; and Alexander Scott Irvine[18], 1911–1988[41].

Death and Burial

William Fergusson Irvine died on +1962-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ruthin[4].

FAQs

Where was William Fergusson Irvine born?

William Fergusson Irvine was born in Birkenhead[2].

Where did William Fergusson Irvine die?

William Fergusson Irvine died in Ruthin[4].

Who were William Fergusson Irvine's parents?

William Fergusson Irvine's father was James Irvine[10]. William Fergusson Irvine's mother was Elizabeth Hickson[11].

Who was William Fergusson Irvine married to?

William Fergusson Irvine's spouses include Lilian Davies-Colley[12].

What did William Fergusson Irvine do for work?

William Fergusson Irvine worked as historian[6], businessperson[7], writer[8], and editor[9].

What awards did William Fergusson Irvine receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[26] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[32].

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  20. [7] . hslc.org.uk. Retrieved . hslc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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