William Gordon

Scottish naval commander and Tory politician (1784-1858)
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William Gordon

Summary

William Gordon is a human[1]. He was born on December 18, 1784[2]. He died on February 3, 1858[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and naval officer[5].

Key Facts

  • William Gordon was born on December 18, 1784[2].
  • William Gordon died on February 3, 1858[3].
  • William Gordon's father was George Gordon, Lord Haddo[6].
  • William Gordon's mother was Charlotte Baird[7].
  • William Gordon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Gordon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • William Gordon's professions included politician[4].
  • William Gordon's professions included naval officer[5].
  • William Gordon held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Gordon held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • William Gordon held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Gordon held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • William Gordon held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Gordon held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Gordon is recorded as male[16].
  • William Gordon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Gordon was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].
  • William Gordon was affiliated with the Tories[19].
  • William Gordon's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • William Gordon's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[21].
  • William Gordon's military, police or special rank is recorded as Rear-Admiral of the Blue[22].
  • William Gordon's family name is recorded as Gordon[23].
  • William Gordon's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Gordon's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • William Gordon's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[26].

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Origins and Family

William Gordon was born on December 18, 1784[2]. His father was George Gordon, Lord Haddo[6]. His mother was Charlotte Baird[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and naval officer[5]. Positions held include member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1852[29]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1847[32]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1841[35]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1837[38]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1835[41]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1832[44].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Conservative Party[18], a political party[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1834[47], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[48] and Tories[19], a political party[49], in Kingdom of Great Britain[50], founded in 1678[51], headquartered in London[52].

Death and Burial

William Gordon died on February 3, 1858[3].

FAQs

Who were William Gordon's parents?

William Gordon's father was George Gordon, Lord Haddo[6]. William Gordon's mother was Charlotte Baird[7].

What did William Gordon do for work?

William Gordon worked as politician[4] and naval officer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Gordon, William (a) (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Gordon, William (a) (NBD). wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Gordon, William (a) (NBD). wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    History of parliament id 1820-1832/member/gordon-hon-william-1784-1858
    Sibling Alexander Gordon, George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon +3
    Father George Gordon, Lord Haddo
    Snarc id Cepphus
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