William Mure

Scottish lawyer and politician (1718-1776)
Person human Q8015940
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William Mure

Summary

William Mure is a human[1]. He was born on December 1, 1718[2]. He died on March 25, 1776[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • William Mure was born on December 1, 1718[2].
  • William Mure died on March 25, 1776[3].
  • William Mure's father was William Mure of Caldwell[6].
  • William Mure's mother was Anne Steuart[7].
  • Among William Mure's spouses was Katherine Graham[8].
  • A child of William Mure was Catherine Mure[9].
  • A child of William Mure was William Mure of Caldwell[10].
  • A child of William Mure was James Mure[11].
  • William Mure worked as a politician[4].
  • William Mure held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • William Mure held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[13].
  • William Mure held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[14].
  • William Mure's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • William Mure is recorded as male[16].
  • William Mure's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Mure's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Mure's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • William Mure's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

William Mure was born on December 1, 1718[2]. His father was he of Caldwell[6]. His mother was Anne Steuart[7].

Education

William Mure's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].

Career and Affiliations

William Mure worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[12], member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain[13], and member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[14].

Personal Life

Among William Mure's spouses was Katherine Graham[8]. Children include Catherine Mure[9]; he of Caldwell[10], 1754–1831[21]; and James Mure[11].

Death and Burial

William Mure died on March 25, 1776[3].

Why It Matters

William Mure ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were William Mure's parents?

William Mure's father was William Mure of Caldwell[6]. William Mure's mother was Anne Steuart[7].

Who was William Mure married to?

William Mure's spouses include Katherine Graham[8].

What did William Mure do for work?

William Mure worked as politician[4].

Where did William Mure go to school?

William Mure was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 19563
    Child Catherine Mure, William Mure of Caldwell, James Mure
    Geni.com profile id 6000000017647226468
    Occupation politician
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