William Grant

Scottish politician and judge; (1701-1764)
Person human Q8010099
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William Grant

Summary

William Grant is a human[1]. He was born on +1701-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1764-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and politician[5].

Key Facts

  • William Grant was born on +1701-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Grant was born on +1701-04-23T00:00:00Z[6].
  • William Grant died on +1764-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Grant died on +1764-05-23T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Burial took place at Prestongrange Parish Church[8].
  • William Grant's father was Francis Grant[9].
  • William Grant's mother was Jean Meldrum[10].
  • Among William Grant's spouses was Grizel Millar[11].
  • A child of William Grant was Janet Grant[12].
  • A child of William Grant was Jean Grant[13].
  • A child of William Grant was Agnes Grant[14].
  • William Grant's professions included judge[4].
  • William Grant worked as a politician[5].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • William Grant held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • William Grant's image is recorded as Allan Ramsay (1713-1784) - William Grant (c.1701–1764), Lord Prestongrange, Judge - PG 1509 - National Galleries of Scotland.jpg[18].
  • William Grant is recorded as male[19].
  • William Grant's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Grant's ISNI is recorded as 0000000063603117[21].
  • William Grant's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 23583591[22].
  • William Grant's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85217852[23].
  • William Grant's Commons category is recorded as William Grant, Lord Prestongrange[24].
  • William Grant's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 35983775[25].
  • William Grant's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 41574978[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include +1701-01-01T00:00:00Z[2] and +1701-04-23T00:00:00Z[6]. William Grant's father was Francis Grant[9]. His mother was Jean Meldrum[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and politician[5]. Positions held include member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[16], and member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

William Grant was married to Grizel Millar[11]. Children include Janet Grant[12]; Jean Grant[13], b. 1729[27]; and Agnes Grant[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1764-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1764-05-23T00:00:00Z[7]. Burial took place at Prestongrange Parish Church[8].

FAQs

Who were William Grant's parents?

William Grant's father was Francis Grant[9]. William Grant's mother was Jean Meldrum[10].

Who was William Grant married to?

William Grant's spouses include Grizel Millar[11].

What did William Grant do for work?

William Grant worked as judge[4] and politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [6] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [7] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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