William Macpherson

Macpherson, William (1812–1893), legal writer
Person human Q18735798
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William Macpherson

Summary

William Macpherson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on January 17, 1812[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 17, 1893[5]. He worked as a jurist[6].

Key Facts

  • William Macpherson's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • William Macpherson passed away in London[4].
  • William Macpherson was born on January 17, 1812[3].
  • William Macpherson died on January 17, 1893[5].
  • William Macpherson's father was Hugh Macpherson[7].
  • William Macpherson's mother was Christina MacLeod[8].
  • William Macpherson was married to Diana Macleod Johnston[9].
  • William Macpherson's professions included jurist[6].
  • William Macpherson is recorded as male[10].
  • William Macpherson's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William Macpherson's family name is recorded as Macpherson[12].
  • William Macpherson's given name is recorded as William[13].
  • William Macpherson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as John Macpherson[15].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Christina Macpherson[16].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Arthur George Macpherson[17].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Lucy Jane Macpherson[18].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Margaret Macpherson[19].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Hugh Martin Macpherson[20].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Jessie Macpherson[21].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Roderick Donald Macpherson[22].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Ann Maria Macpherson[23].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth Macpherson[24].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Isabella Macpherson[25].
  • William Macpherson's sibling is recorded as Norman Macpherson[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Macpherson's place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. He was born on January 17, 1812[3]. His father was Hugh Macpherson[7]. His mother was Christina MacLeod[8].

Career and Affiliations

William Macpherson worked as a jurist[6].

Personal Life

William Macpherson was married to Diana Macleod Johnston[9].

Death and Burial

William Macpherson died on January 17, 1893[5]. He passed away in London[4].

FAQs

Where was William Macpherson born?

William Macpherson was born in Aberdeen[2].

Where did William Macpherson die?

William Macpherson died in London[4].

Who were William Macpherson's parents?

William Macpherson's father was Hugh Macpherson[7]. William Macpherson's mother was Christina MacLeod[8].

Who was William Macpherson married to?

William Macpherson's spouses include Diana Macleod Johnston[9].

What did William Macpherson do for work?

William Macpherson worked as jurist[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Libraries australia id 35153272
    Library of congress authority id n86023435
    Family name Macpherson
    Nationale thesaurus voor auteursnamen id 08582688X
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