William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill

Scottish peer (1836-1905)
Person human Q4745580
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William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill

Summary

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill is a human[1]. He was born on May 20, 1836[2]. He died on July 21, 1905[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4].

Key Facts

  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was born on May 20, 1836[2].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill died on July 21, 1905[3].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's father was Sir John Forbes of Craigievar, 7th Bt.[5].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's mother was Charlotte Elizabeth Forbes[6].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was married to Caroline Louisa Forbes[7].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was married to Frances Emily Abercromby[8].
  • Among William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's spouses was Mary Beresford Lowe[9].
  • A child of William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was John Forbes-Sempill, 18th Lord Sempill[10].
  • A child of William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was Katherine Charlotte Elizabeth Stewart Forbes-Sempill[11].
  • A child of William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was Douglas Forbes-Sempill[12].
  • A child of William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was William Forbes-Sempill[13].
  • A child of William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was Evelyn Courtenay Forbes-Sempill[14].
  • A child of William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was Robert Abercromby Forbes-Sempill[15].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill worked as a military personnel[4].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was educated at Eton College[16].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill is recorded as male[17].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was part of the conflict Crimean War[20].
  • William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's given name is recorded as William[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was born on May 20, 1836[2]. His father was Sir John Forbes of Craigievar, 7th Bt.[5]. His mother was Charlotte Elizabeth Forbes[6].

Education

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's education included a stint at Eton College[16].

Career and Affiliations

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's professions included military personnel[4].

Personal Life

Spouses include Caroline Louisa Forbes[7], 1836–1872[22]; Frances Emily Abercromby[8], 1835–1887[23]; and Mary Beresford Lowe[9]. Children include John Forbes-Sempill, 18th Lord Sempill[10], a military personnel[24], 1863–1934[25], of United Kingdom[26]; Katherine Charlotte Elizabeth Stewart Forbes-Sempill[11]; Douglas Forbes-Sempill[12], 1865–1908[27]; William Forbes-Sempill[13]; Evelyn Courtenay Forbes-Sempill[14], 1868–1934[28]; and Robert Abercromby Forbes-Sempill[15], 1870–1915[29].

Death and Burial

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill died on July 21, 1905[3].

FAQs

Who were William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's parents?

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's father was Sir John Forbes of Craigievar, 7th Bt.[5]. William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's mother was Charlotte Elizabeth Forbes[6].

Who was William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill married to?

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill's spouses include Caroline Louisa Forbes[7], Frances Emily Abercromby[8], and Mary Beresford Lowe[9].

What did William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill do for work?

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill worked as military personnel[4].

Where did William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill go to school?

William Forbes-Sempill, 17th Lord Sempill was educated at Eton College[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4w ago · NeverDoING · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Q139998863
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  2. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Forbes-5238
    Sex or gender male
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    The peerage person id p41353.htm#i413530
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